Black Obsidian 9x13mm Long Faceted Heart Bead - 15-16 Inch Shyam Craft This stone is relatively soft

This stone is relatively soft

The different colored zones in the stone result from different oxidation states of iron

but can also appear silver

The rounds even resemble little Earths

They are one of the largest molluscs

Black Obsidian 9x13mm Long Faceted Heart Bead - 15-16 Inch Shyam Craft This stone is relatively softEssentially a volcanic glass, Obsidian ranges in color from opaque black, to green, brown, mahogany, black with rainbow colors, black with snowflake patterns, black with a golden sheen, and translucent black (Apache Tears). Known as a powerful grounding stone, Obsidian connects with the Root chakra. It is not to be used lightly as it has been said to unleash undesirable truths. However, if used skillfully, it releases negative patterns and past