![]() In the Stone Age, Obsidian was used to make Obsidian blades and arrowheads: these sharp tools were used on the battlefield. The stone was named Obsidian after the Roman Obsius, who discovered the stone in Kenya, but Obsidian was used for many years before this. ![]() Use of Black Obsidian by humans can be traced back thousands of years in many civilisations worldwide. Where Does Black Obsidian Come From?īlack Obsidian can be found in many countries worldwide including the USA (for example, Oregon), Mexico, Greece, Japan, Turkey, and Kenya. Therefore, Obsidian is not crystalline, and is consequently not classed as a mineral. Obsidian is formed when a volcano erupts lava, and the lava cools so rapidly that there is not enough time for crystals to grow. ![]() Mineraloids are substances that look like minerals but do not display crystals (a key property of minerals): the unique formation process of Black Obsidian explains why it can be considered a mineraloid. Other forms of Obsidian include: Snowflake Obsidian, Sheen Obsidian, Rainbow Obsidian, and Fire Obsidian. What Is Black Obsidian Made Of?īlack Obsidian is a volcanic glass: technically, it is not a mineral, but may be classed as a mineraloid.īlack Obsidian is mostly composed of silicon dioxide, and the black colour of the stone comes from inclusions and impurities such as iron and magnesium/magnetite. ![]() Please note: this piece displays some small natural pits on its otherwise smooth, polished surface. This gorgeous Black Obsidian Point measuring 10.7cm tall displays a glistening black hue.īlack Obsidian is similar in appearance to other black stones such as Black Tourmaline, Jet, and Onyx. ![]()
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