Black Obsidian

Black Obsidian

Black Obsidian is a volcanic glass formed from rapidly cooled lava, prized for its protective qualities, grounding force, and ability to reveal hidden truths through honest self-reflection.

Key traits

Shields against negativityGrounds scattered energyReveals hidden truthsSupports shadow workAbsorbs geopathic stress

Chakra

🪨1Root

Zodiac

♏Scorpio
♐Sagittarius

Element

🔥Fire
🌍Earth

Intention

ProtectionGrounding & StabilityIntuition & ClarityHealing

Pairs well with

Clear QuartzBlack TourmalineSmoky QuartzSelenite

Good to know

Also known as
Obsidian, Volcanic Glass

Care
Obsidian breaks into very sharp edges. Handle knapped or carved pieces with care, and do not prepare ingestible elixirs by direct contact.

Learn more

Meaning, properties, history and care, in full.

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Guide last updated August 2, 2026

Black Obsidian Worry Stone Black Obsidian Worry Stone

Black Obsidian Worry Stone

Protection • Grounding • Release

Black Obsidian Worry Stone

$15.00 USD
$15.00 USD
Black Obsidian Puffy Heart Black Obsidian Puffy Heart

Black Obsidian Puffy Heart

Protection • Grounding • Release

Black Obsidian Puffy Heart

$15.00 USD
$15.00 USD
Black Obsidian Carved Angel Black Obsidian Carved Angel

Black Obsidian Carved Angel

Protection • Grounding • Release

Black Obsidian Carved Angel

$20.00 USD
$20.00 USD
Black Obsidian Pyramid Black Obsidian Pyramid

Black Obsidian Pyramid

Protection • Grounding • Release

Black Obsidian Pyramid

$15.00 USD
$15.00 USD
Black Obsidian Beaded Bracelet Black Obsidian Beaded Bracelet Bracelets Sage Spirits

Black Obsidian Beaded Bracelet

Protection • Grounding • Release

Black Obsidian Beaded Bracelet

From $12.00 USD
From $12.00 USD $5.00 USD
Black Obsidian Tumbled Gemstone Black Obsidian Tumbled Gemstone

Black Obsidian Tumbled Gemstone

Protection • Grounding • Release

Black Obsidian Tumbled Gemstone

$8.00 USD
$8.00 USD $8.00 USD