snowflake obsidian | raw crystal

Snowflake obsidian is a type of dark, black obsidian with flecks of white and gray throughout the stone. It is associated to the root chakra. It contains all the benefits that come with basic black obsidian as well as its own unique properties. It’s a powerful purifying stone that helps rid the body of negative energy and keeps one grounded in reality. Snowflake obsidian can help its user see the right path and learn from their mistakes. When used spiritually during meditation, it can help one look inwardly and find the answers that they are looking for. When used with black obsidian, the powers of both crystals are amplified.  Promoting dispassion and inner centering, practitioners believe that snowflake obsidian lets them see the dark and uncomfortable sides of their own natures, bringing them back into wholeness. It increases psychic sensitivity and the ability to communicate with lost loved ones.  Snowflake obsidian has a hardness of 5-5.5 on the Mohs scale. It is generally water