Collection: Obsidian, Black

• Protection (physical/emotional) and cutting away negative energies.
• Grounding and protective.
• Encourages exploring the ‘shadow self’ and bringing it to consciousness. 
• Assists in cleansing and breaking old, unwanted patterns/habits.
• Can be used for scrying.

Mineral: Natural volcanic glass

Chakra: All (especially 1)

Element: Earth/Fire

Hardness: 5 - 5.5