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Chemical Composition:
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Hardness on Mohs Scale:
5 - 5.5 Mohs Hardness
Color Varieties:
Dark Black of Brownish-Black with gold sheen or shimmer
Locality:
Mexico, the United States, Iceland
Metaphysical Properties:
Gold Sheen Obsidian has strong grounding and protective properties, shielding the wearer from negative energies and promoting a sense of stability and security. It promotes perseverance, balance, and well-being. It also reveals your life purpose and is a good stone for empaths.
Gold Sheen Obsidian is said to enhance self-confidence, courage, and willpower, helping one to overcome fears, and self-doubt. It is also believed to be a powerful manifestation stone, helping to bring one's desires and goals into reality by aligning their thoughts and actions with their true purpose.
Associated Chakras:
Root
Zodiac Signs:
Sagittarius
Scientific Information:
Gold Sheen Obsidian forms when lava containing high amounts of silica cools quickly and solidifies, trapping gas bubbles inside. These bubbles create the unique sheen or shimmer effect when viewed in the light.
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