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Obsidian
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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Turkey, Mexico, Guatemala, Mexico, Guatemala

1.2 Color

Brown, Green

1.3 Streak

Not Available

1.4 For which Rashi?

Sagittarius

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective

1.9 Deities

Itzpapalotl

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Protection

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Not Available

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.35-2.60
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

2.6 Cleavage

Not Available

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

AbsentWalter Schumann

3.3 Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.450-1.550
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Amorphous

3.8 Birefringence

Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Obsidian Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Obsidian Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Obsidian information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Obsidian is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Obsidian such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Obsidian details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Australia, Canada, Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Mexico, Mexico and Turkey.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Brown, Green.
  • Powers: Protection.