In layman’s terms, Obsidian is a natural form of volcanic glass that is created when lava cools too quickly to form a crystal. Anything higher and you’re being ripped off – merchants know its rare, so they hike the price up, but its really not necessary.

A small tumblestone sized piece should cost approx £6. There have recently been finds in both Greece and the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.Īlthough natural Blue Obsidian is more expensive than man made, it is still not that expensive. However…….despite a lot of Blue Obsidian being man made, there is natural Blue Obsidian available. We’re drawn to what we’re drawn to – personally, it should always be about the vibration of a stone, not where it came from or how it was created.After all, how many of us have been drawn to pebbles or bits of glass from a beach that have been tossed around for years in the sea? I rest my case 😉 Man made stones may have a different vibration, but that doesn’t make it them less useful.

And it is still created from natural products….after all, glass is made of sand and sand is ground stone, which comes from the earth. Anything man made does have an energy that is different to the natural stone – but it still has an energy. Blue Obsidian brings balance, belief in our own being, and helps us to find our true purpose here on this planet.There has been a lot of controversy around Blue Obsidian, because the majority of it available in today’s market is man made in China. When grounded, we are able to look critically at a situation rather than getting swept along with the emotions. Blue Obsidian not only gifts our voice fluidity and infuses us with this confidence to speak, but it also gets us to work on grounding too. As the modern world can sometimes make us feel locked into imposter syndrome or as though we don’t have space to speak, this is a hugely valuable healing element from this rare and precious gem. It encourages you to never shy away from owning your truth and expressing who you are. One of the major strengths of Blue Obsidian comes in its ability to help with communication skills. It also encourages healing in the digestive system and can help with throat pain and problems too. Blue Obsidian is said to help with disorders like schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s. This also works when it comes to the body as it invites your whole system to chill out, strengthen, and stay solid in ticking over. It invites you to empower yourself by unraveling the knots of uncertainty and learning to embrace your authentic self.īlue Obsidian is all about neutralizing and balancing which is why it's so good at encouraging communication and grounding. The softly shimmering shades of blue bring cleansing energy and its glassy countenance is symbolic for those who may need to look deep inside and discover the truths that sit beneath the surface. It’s a look before you leap kind of stone, and we love it for that. Blue Obsidian has a unique energy that radiates cool-headed clarity, a sense of calmness, and the splendor of grounded and courageous communication.

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