What is Obsidian

Obsidian is a natural glaze formed by the sudden cooling of magma flowing out of volcanic lava. It is an amorphous gemstone whose main component is silica (SiO2). During the formation process, the temperature of the periphery of the lava flow drops rapidly and the cooling rate is the fastest. Therefore, the silica-containing magma quickly condenses into a block. The obsidian is usually located at the periphery of the lava flow or near the sea at the foot of the volcano. appear. Because of its unique formation process, the obsidian crystal also contains 0.1-0.2% water.

Obsidian has always been one of the gemstones of Buddhism for making beads and crafts. Affected by it, obsidian is often used as amulets. Correspondingly, obsidian wears a lot of taboos, such as which hand is better to wear obsidian.