

Each individual classification of Obsidian will have its own special benefits that enhance this energy. Obsidian is best known for its protective qualities. While our instincts lead us to the correct stone, sometimes it helps to decide based on the healing properties of the different types of Obsidian. If you're lucky, maybe someone gifted you a piece of Obsidian, and that is the type of stone you were meant to have at the moment. Perhaps the Silver Sheen Obsidian sphere you saw online is something you feel you can't live without. Maybe there is a Mahogany Obsidian bracelet just calling your name. To choose the best Obsidian for your needs, you can follow your instincts to see which type you are drawn to. To learn about the mineralogical reasons that different Obsidians look the way they do, visit the All About Obsidian page. SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN: If your Obsidian stone is black with grey snowflake-like patterns on the surface, it is Snowflake Obsidian SPIDERWEB OBSIDIAN: If your Obsidian stone is a solid blueish gray color usually with spiderweb-like patterns, it is Spiderweb Obsidian MAHOGANY OBSIDIAN: If your Obsidian stone is a woody brownish-red tone with black patterns, it is Mahogany Obsidian These are other types of popular and powerful Obsidian gemstones: You can tell what they are usually by first glance. Some types of Obsidian do not need a flashlight to be decoded. SHEEN OBSIDIAN:If your Obsidian stone shines with glittery flecks of Gold, Silver, Bronze, or a combination of these, you have Gold Sheen Obsidian, Silver Sheen Obsidian, Bronze Sheen Obsidian, or a combo RAINBOW OBSIDIAN: If your Obsidian stone shines with one or more colors of the rainbow (Purple, Green, Blue, Pink, Orange, Gold, Yellow, etc), you have Rainbow Obsidian.

MIDNIGHT LACE OBSIDIAN:If your Obsidian stone is black but translucent with striped patterns, you have Midnight Lace Obsidian Obsidian Stone ColorsīLACK OBSIDIAN: If your Obsidian stone is completely black and solid, you have Black ObsidianĪPACHE'S TEAR OBSIDIAN: If your Obsidian stone is black but translucent with dips, veins, and white Perlite inclusions, you have Apache's Tear Obsidian Read onward to see the results based on what you have found.
