Obsidian and Gneiss Owl Necklace
Below is information about the gemstone on the Obsidian and Gneiss Owl Necklace.
About Obsidian
Obsidian is not a true rock as it is glass instead of crystal. Obsidian is formed only near active volcanoes when lava rich in feldspar and quartz extruded from a volcano cools too rapidly for crystals to form. Its fast cooling environments are along the edges of a lava flow, a volcanic dome, edges of a sill or a dike, where lava contacts water, and where lava cools while airborne.
Obsidian is found in Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Australia, Canada, Chile, Georgia, Greece, El Salvador, Guatemala, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Scotland, Turkey and right here in the United States.
Rainbow Obsidian contains inclusions of magnetite nanoparticles which give it an iridescent rainbow sheen of purple, green, and golden color.
Rainbow Obsidian is the most valued Obsidian by the gemologists and is mostly found in Switzerland, in the Lepontine Alps.
In the stone age, Obsidian was used for weapons and implements, Native Americans used it as arrowheads and the Incans for weapons, mirrors, and masks.
Mineral Information Volcanic, amorphous, siliceous glass
Chemical Composition SiO2 (approximately 70%) with a range of other trace elements
Color Black with iridescent shimmer
Moh’s scale is 5.5.
Specific Gravity(density) 2.3 - 2.6
Refractive Index 1.48 - 1.51
About Lewisian Gneiss
Lewisian Gneiss, comes from an outcrop of precambrian metamorphic rocks in the northwestern part of Scotland. These rocks are from the Archaean and Paleoproterozoic age, estimated to be 3 billion years old.
Mineral: Feldspar, Quartz, Epidote
Hardnesss: 6-7
Care of Obsidian and Gneiss
Clean using a soft cloth and soapy water rinsing well and polishing after to remove any soap residue. As with most gemstones, ultrasonic cleaners and steamers are not recommended. Store in a soft case away from hard objects to avoid being scratched.
Metaphysical Properties associated with Obsidian
*All metaphysical or healing properties listed below are collected from various sources. The validity of the information is not guaranteed nor expresses the artist's views. This compiled information is offered as a service for those interested in potential metaphysical properties and not meant to treat medical conditions.
Obsidian
Inner-self
Positivity
compassionate
Healing
meditation
consciousness
Intuition
Rainbow Obsidian
Optimism
Awareness
clearing
Energy
Hope
Self Acceptance
Rainbow Obsidian
Mediation
Focus
Memory
Astrological Sign: Scorpio
Element: Fire
Planet: Saturn
Metaphysical Properties associated with Gneiss
*All metaphysical or healing properties listed below are collected from various sources. The validity of the information is not guaranteed nor expresses the artist's views. This compiled information is offered as a service for those interested in potential metaphysical properties and not meant to treat medical conditions.
Hope
Optimisim
Healing
Balance
Motivation
Strength
Knowledge
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