Emerald...RUBY...Sapphire...TANZANITE...Prehnite...AQUAMARINE...Morganite...MOONSTONE...Turquoise...GASPEITE...Smithsonite...BLUE LACE AGATE...Jet...TOURMALINE...Carnelian...AMETHYST...Jasper...JADE...Zircon...SPINEL...Garnet...HESSONITE...Tektite...MAMMOTH IVORY...Ming Dynasty Pottery Shard...BALI STERLING SILVER...Thai Hill Karen Tribe Silver...KYANITE...Kunzite...FIRE OPAL...Larimar...PIETERSITE...Hessonite...PERIDOT...Topaz...PINK OPAL...Charoite...SUGILITE...Rhodonite...RHODOCHROSITE...Rubellite...APATITE...Amber...IOLITE...Sardonyx...HELIODOR...Lapis...AZURITE...Malachite...CRYSTAL QUARTZ...Rose Quartz...LEPIDOLITE...Angelite...FLUORITE...Yellow Opal...SPESSARTITE...Pink Coral...SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN...Red Coral...SNOW QUARTZ...Blue Coral...SUNSTONE...Tiger Eye...RAINBOW OBSIDIAN...Ametrine...SODALITE...Red Tiger Eye...AVENTURINE...Hemimorphite...CHRYSOPRASE...Picasso Stone...RUBY ZOISITE...Chrysocolla...BLUE TIGER EYE...Citrine...LABRADORITE...Pearl...HOWLITE...Dinosaur Bone...HEMATITE...Seraphinite...HYPERSTHENE...Blue Coral...

Obsidian is lustrous volcanic glass. The colour range and related names are varied.  The intrinsic properties of the numerous forms of obsidian include the reflection of ones flaws and the promotion of a clear picture of the changes which are necessary to eliminate the flaws. The energies of obsidian produce very blunt answers, focusing ones inner vision and, actually, stimulating a picture or vision of the required course of action.  Obsidian is an excellent grounding stone and provides for a connection from the base of the spine to the heart of the Earth. It is an excellent protective stone, stabilizing internal and external energies and gently protecting one from that which could bring physical and/or emotional harm.  It provides a shield against negativity, transforming negative vibrations within the environment. Carrying/wearing obsidian further disperses those unloving thoughts which arise from within the self or are directed toward ones physical form.  It is quite useful in healing, providing both the healer and subject with clarity with respect to both the cause and the amelioration of the dis-ease.  Vibrates to the number 1.

Excerpts from LOVE IS IN THE EARTH – A KALEIDOSCOPE OF CRYSTALS UPDATE by Melody © 1995