Physical Properties of Silver Sheen Obsidian Stone / Crystal |
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Chemical Formula: | SiO2 |
Chemical Composition: | Silicon Dioxide |
Crystal System: | Amorphous |
Lustre: | Vitreous |
Transparency: | Translucent |
Colour: | variety of obsidian that has bright silver color |
Streak: | white |
Hardness: | 5 - 6 on Mohs scale |
Tenacity: | Brittle |
Cleavage: | None |
Fracture: | Conchoidal |
Density: | 2.33 - 3.00 |
Refractive Index: | 1.450 to 1.550 |
Obsidian-Silver Sheen is a variety of black Obsidian which has bright silvery inclusions. This stone is formed when volcanic lava cools down very quickly after coming in contact with water. It is a natural volcanic glass which has a lustrous texture and when you hold this stone in light it has a flash of silver which seems to be glowing from within. It is said to have properties which wards off negative energy and protects oneself from all the negativities. The quick process of cooling makes it very shiny and smooth textured.
This is considered to be a very protective stone which shields you against all kinds of negativity. It helps you make your environment pure and simple by absorbing all sorts of negativity from it. It also improves your patience and perseverance. It helps you enhance your meditation powers and helps you maintain the connection between your physical body and your mind, especially during astral projection. It is a grounding and protective stone which helps to alleviate all your deep, unconscious fears. This is considered to be one of those ancient stones which have had a long connection with mankind.
This is a very special stone which has many uses. It is used to get a person rid of all the deeply embedded traumas and fears. It helps to release all your tensions, passions, emotions and fears. It is also used to balance and clear the third eye chakra.
Silver Sheen Obsidian gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Mexico and United States (Oregon)