Rainbow Obsidian and Fossilized Wood Owl Necklace
Below is information about the gemstone on the Rainbow Obsidian and Fossilized Wood 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 Fossilized wood
Fossilized Wood, known as petrified wood, forms when a tree or woody plant has turned to stone due to being buried by sediment and protected from decay. Petro in Greek means "rock" or "stone". As groundwater flows through the sediment it replaces the tree or plant material with an inorganic material such as calcite, opal, calcite, or silica. The result is a fossil of the original woody material that can exhibit preserved details of the bark and wood. It can be found all over the world.
Mohs scale: 7-8
Mineral Class: Silicates
Location: USA, Germany, New Zealand, Thailand, Madagascar, Australia, and many more.
Rarity: Common
Colors: Brown, Black/Brown, Cream, Tan, Red, Yellow
Care of Obsidian and Fossilized Wood
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 Fossilized Wood
*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.
Grounding
Balance
Calmness
Concentration
Strength
Primary Chakra: Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus
Astrological sign: Leo
Vibration: Number 77
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