Magnificent Obsidian stone - a story from the depths of the underworld, mysterious healing and magical properties, a photo of the mineral

The stone of broken devil claws is called obsidian. Already one name makes you tense up and hold your breath ... And if you pronounce it slowly in syllables and touch it, then some invisible cosmic energy immediately envelops you.

The legend of the appearance of the talisman

Each nation lives its own story about the origin of the mineral on Earth. According to the beliefs of the Caucasian inhabitants, it is believed that once an angry Satan began to spew lava flows from the very depths of the fiery hell. This kept people in fear and obedience for a long time, so long as he did not break out. All the traces left after the next attack of rage became fragments of the claws of the terrible Lucifer.

According to the traditions of the American peoples, the content of history is somewhat different, but no less tragic. These stones are associated with women's tears. The tragedy allegedly happened when the husbands, avoiding slavery from the colonists, threw themselves into the abyss of the volcano. Then the tears of wives, mourning their loved ones, froze into black ingots, personifying the color of longing, eternal separation and death.

In Egypt, the mineral was attributed to the stones of the dead, and was placed at burial along with the dead.

In fact, everything is more prosaic. At a monstrously high temperature, magma is formed in the depths of the earth - a natural alloy in a fiery-liquid state. Breaking out, it solidifies, forming magmatites. Thus, obsidian is a type of mountain volcanic glass.

The mineral was valued back in the Stone Age for its physical properties: sharp chips and hardness. Weapons and unpretentious decorations turned out to be excellent.

Translated from Greek, "obsis" literally means "spectacle." It was this breed that was used in the manufacture of mirrors.

The legends don't end there. Another one lives, telling that once this stone was so sunk into the soul of the Roman warrior-hero Obsidia that he delivered it to Rome from Ethiopia. This played a role in the appearance of the name.

Whatever the truth, the stone is so beautiful that it really fascinates with its magical power. Mineral deposits in Russia are located in the Khabarovsk region, in the expanses of Siberia, in the Transcaucasus, in Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands.

A fragile stone, but what power

Obsidian is endowed, unfortunately, with low wear resistance due to the foamy structure. But being a volcanic rock, it is similar to granite due to its acidic composition.

Among the healing minerals

Since ancient times, healers have valued precious stones, as well as semi-precious ones, without a doubt that they heal and protect from all evil spirits. Today, lithotherapists willingly confirm this. Obsidian is the very stone that is endowed with healing properties, although it does not belong to the precious ones. It will help with such ailments:

• Renal failure.
• rheumatic problems.
• Regulation of blood pressure, provided that the bracelet is worn on the left hand.
• Anxiety of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Normalizes mental outbursts.
• A number of complications after hypothermia, frostbite.
• Healing of tissues in places of sprains and fractures.
• Recovery after strokes, cranial injuries.

Volcanic rock helps in the healing of mental illnesses, including depression, inexplicable fear, anxiety, and various nervous disorders.

An unbalanced human psyche often causes black thoughts, which a natural mountain gem miraculously transforms into a positive one.

"Dreamcatcher" - as obsidian is also called, similar to a piece of the bottomless night sky in miniature. The talisman helps a lot at night, so it is recommended to hang the crumbs over the cradle so that they are not tormented by nightmares or other obsessive children's fears of the dark.

Clue: to avoid trouble and just for the purpose of prevention, it is necessary to wear a rosary made of a mineral or at least a key chain.

Mysterious mineral in everyday life

Sailors and travelers always took with them amulets and amulets made of stones of this breed. They continue to be inserted into beads, pendants, lighters, cigarette cases. Therefore, stewardesses, sailors, pilots do not change the tradition of carrying such amulets with them.

Obsidian is such a mesmerizing stone with an incredibly deep hue that not a single photo is able to convey the absorbing blackness of the color of the night with a piercing noble brilliance. The most important thing is that the product is made from natural materials.

Today it is widely in demand in microsurgery during operations on the heart, brain, eyes - where it is required to make an extremely accurate and thin incision at the molecular level.

In addition, figurines, caskets, table sets are cut out of the gem, and ceremonial halls are lined.

Variety of obsidian colors

Scientists have several groups in its variety:

• Black - are obtained due to inclusions of magnetite.
• Snowy - because of the inclusions of white, which make them look like beautiful snowflakes.
• Iridescent - with different color tints, like spilled gasoline (rare expensive stones).
• Peanut - with penetration into the spherical cristobalite mineral, in the context it looks like a nut.
• "Shin" is a group of varieties of monochromatic stones with black-brown tints.
• A subspecies of the tire is a gem "cat's eye" (common in the Caucasus).
• Silver - mouse color with a steel sheen.
• Golden - inside the gas bubbles seem to sparkle, resembling the radiance of a gold ingot.

Quite unusual varieties are mined in Mexico: mahogany and red. There are also the only specimens of an unusual golden hue in the world.

How to distinguish a fake

It is not so difficult to visually distinguish a natural stone from a fake, based on its description.

1. If you hold it in the palm of your hand, you will feel a chill. And the warmth of the hands will not be transferred to him, he will still remain cold. Sometimes colored glass is deceptively offered, which will heat up in the hand.
2. The real breed is distinguished by a rich color with a shiny surface. In addition, they have multi-colored blotches, translucent.
3. Obsidian is quite fragile, so it will leave a scratch if held with a sharp object.
4. When exposed to water for a few minutes, the original stone will tarnish, the luster will disappear.

Note: 1 gram of a natural sample costs about 1 ruble. A small bead is estimated at around 800 rubles. Bracelet - 2500 rubles.

stone care

Fragile gems require careful careful care:

• They love a secluded place in a soft box away from the sun's rays.
• The original beauty will be preserved if there is no contact with water in any form.
• It is allowed to clean the stone only with sanitary napkins.
• It is necessary to protect strongly from any blows, the gem will instantly break into smithereens, and it will be quite problematic to collect the sharpest fragments.

magical mystery

According to magicians, this volcanic rock has the power of the Sun and the two planets Uranus and Saturn. Such a powerful stream of cosmic energy, if used incorrectly, can only bring harm. With a reasonable approach, the gem will help to penetrate the secrets of the universe.

The harmony of family happiness awaits those spouses who have rings with this stone as engagement rings on their fingers.

This mineral is used to make ritual balls that are used for spiritualistic sessions. And not all magicians are allowed to work with him, only falling into skillful hands, he is able to work miracles. Even scientists strive to own the magical talisman of this breed.

And if the mirror is framed with obsidian, then it will be filled with magical functions and will help:

• Plunge into the future.
• Touch the secrets of the past.
• Establish contact with the world of the departed.
• Become a guide to a parallel dimension.

Compatibility with zodiac signs

In addition to magical properties, this natural product also has astrological properties. It is categorically contraindicated for some signs of the zodiac to wear it, while it is completely compatible with others.

Listening to the stars, it should be noted that the obsidian stone is 100% suitable for anyone - these are Taurus, Aquarius, Gemini, rewarding them with determination in achieving new victories. The energy flow will awaken extraordinary abilities.

For Scorpios, Sagittarius, Capricorns, the devil's claw will also help to set foot on the strip of positive. Scorpio has received special attention. The situation arises in two ways, it suits one and helps in the formation of the inner core, and for others, less soft and flexible natures, it contributes to the acquisition of authoritarianism and cynicism. It is important to stay in the golden mean, no frills.

But for Cancers, Aries, Virgos, the gem is contraindicated due to the appearance of excessive daydreaming, turning into irritability.

The stone is neutral to the remaining signs, only it should not be worn too often.

Obsidian is immensely beautiful and amazes everyone with it. All products look aesthetically pleasing and stylish, being an indicator of good taste.

The magnificent appearance is consonant with the level of magical influence, therefore volcanic glass in jewelry is recognized as a talisman.

The centuries-old product of the volcano - "Apache tears" with the hands of a black magician can take a human life, and with the hands of a surgeon with an obsidian scalpel - they can save it. Let this miracle only protect, it is not in vain that the claws of Satan are BROKEN.

Photo of the mineral Obsidian