{"product_id":"obsidian-snowflake-medium","title":"Snowflake Obsidian - medium tumbled","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnowflake Obsidian\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful protective stone associated with \u003cstrong\u003egrounding, balance, spiritual cleansing, and personal transformation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its deep black surface is scattered with distinctive grey-white patterns resembling delicate snowflakes, making each stone unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003enaturally occurring volcanic glass\u003c\/strong\u003e, Snowflake Obsidian develops its characteristic markings from clusters of cristobalite crystals formed within the cooling glass. It is found in volcanic regions, including Mexico and the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagical Properties \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnowflake Obsidian is commonly used in protection spells, grounding rituals, and spiritual practices focused on releasing unwanted influences. In modern crystal traditions, it is particularly associated with \u003cstrong\u003erecognizing unhealthy patterns, overcoming obstacles, and maintaining stability during difficult times.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts contrasting black and white patterns symbolize the balance between opposing forces, making it a \u003cstrong\u003epopular stone for shadow work, self-reflection, and emotional renewal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnowflake Obsidian is also used in \u003cstrong\u003emeditation, spiritual cleansing, and rituals involving personal growth and transformation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTumbled Snowflake Obsidian can be carried as a protective charm, included in mojo bags, placed on an altar, or incorporated into protective crystal grids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagical Correspondences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Earth \u0026amp; Fire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saturn (modern association)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakras:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Root \u0026amp; Third Eye\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZodiac:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capricorn \u0026amp; Scorpio (modern associations)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagical Intentions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protection, Grounding, Balance, Spiritual Cleansing, Transformation, Shadow Work, Stability \u0026amp; Overcoming Obstacles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeity Associations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No established historical association specific to Snowflake Obsidian\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–5.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mexico \u0026amp; United States (known sources)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium – Tumbled Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach natural Snowflake Obsidian features its own unique arrangement of grey-white crystal patterns against a glossy black background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quanta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516302086374,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/5213\/8214\/files\/snowflakeobsidiantumbled.png?v=1793479398","url":"https:\/\/smudgemetaphysical.com\/products\/obsidian-snowflake-medium","provider":"Smudge Metaphysical Spiritual Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}