Crystal
Snowflake Obsidian
Also known as: Obsidian
Chakras: Root, Third Eye
Zodiac: Capricorn
Planets: Saturn
Elements: Earth
Color: Black with white snowflake patterns
Summary
Snowflake Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass whose white snowflake marks are small radial clusters of the mineral cristobalite set in black glass. In crystal tradition it is associated with the Root and Third Eye Chakras and is often used for psychic protection, for clearing self-defeating thoughts and for opening psychic sensitivity.
Keywords
psychic protection, belief in oneself, clearing negative thoughts, psychic sensitivity, honoring loved ones
Spiritual meaning
In crystal tradition: Snowflake Obsidian is associated with potent psychic protection and with opening psychic sensitivity. It is traditionally used in remembrance work to feel closer to loved ones who have passed.
Emotional meaning
Often used to clear negative and self-defeating thoughts, to move out of victim consciousness and to build belief in oneself.
Fun facts
The white snowflakes are spherulites: small, radially clustered crystals of cristobalite that grew inside the black glass. Obsidian forms when lava from a volcano cools so quickly that crystals have little time to grow.
Care and cleansing
Obsidian is a glass (about 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale), so it can chip or break if dropped. Wipe clean with a soft cloth and store it apart from harder stones that could scratch it.