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Black Obsidian
The Mirror Stone
- Color
- Glossy black
- Chakra
- Root
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius, Scorpio
- Element
- Fire & Earth
- Hardness
- 5–5.5 (Mohs)
- Origin
- Mexico, United States, Iceland
Formed from rapidly cooled volcanic glass, Obsidian is prized as a protective, grounding stone that's said to act like a mirror — surfacing what's hidden so it can be released. It's a favorite for clearing stagnant or negative energy.
Used for:
- Grounding scattered or anxious energy back into the body
- Shielding against negativity and psychic drain
- Encouraging honest self-reflection and release of old patterns
- Anchoring during big transitions
Best worn on the wrist for an all-day grounding anchor.
