obsidian tile, obsidian slab, obsidian mosaic, obsidian block, raw obsidian, obsidian powder, black obsidian, brown obsidian
Stone Name:Obsidian Others
Black - Others
Origin:Turkey
obsidian tile, obsidian slab, obsidian mosaic, obsidian block, raw obsidian, obsidian powder, black obsidian, brown obsidian
The obsidian located between the precious stones, it can be said as volcanic origin semi-precious stone which occurs by the result of sudden cooling of volcanic lava. Due to the lack of crystalline it has glassy amorphous structure. The obsidian containing 72 % silicon and rich minerals which is useful for health, and by this feature it is used for healing purposes for centuries. Today, alternative medicine, adjunctive therapy, spa, cosmetics and jewelry is preferred and is used extensively in the fields.Today, alternative medicine is used and preferred extensively in the fields adjunctive therapy, spa, cosmetics and jewelry.
Obsidian had been used as tools sculpture, masks, mirror, necklace, bracelet and so on. in different ways prehistoric times,
* As a result of archaeological work,large number of works of art made of obsidian were found in Afghanistan, Iran, Mesopotamia, Syria, and in some parts of Turkey.
* The Aztecs learned obsidian healing property, making it powder used over wounds as an ointment.
* Former U.S. civilization people of Yucatan accepted obsidian stone as holy , sharpening the stone ans use as a knife to cut the victims have made dedicated to God.
* It has been used as Stone Age in general, masks, mirrors and various tools
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