Mahogany Obsidian

General Information: Mahogany Obsidian is a type of Obsidian with Hematite or Magnetite inclusions within, giving it its red, brownish colour; as with all Obsidians, it is a natural volcanic glass which has formed as an extrusive igneous rock.

Crystal Family: Obsidian

Crystal Formulation: n{SiO2} p{Fe2+Fe3+2O4} q{Fe2O3}

Mohs Score: 5

Colour: Reddish brown with black markings.

Where found: Afghanistan, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, USA – anywhere with volcanic activity

Zodiac sign: Capricorn, Libra, Sagittarius, Scorpio

Chakras: Solar Plexus, Sacral, Root

Element: Earth

Solar System: Earth, Pluto, Saturn

God: Lugh

Goddess: the Morrigan, Pele

Celebration: Samhain

Energy: Yang

Crystal’s attributes:

In general: Acceptance, compassion, creativity, decision making, grounding, growth, Higher Self work, meditation, passion, personal growth, protection, release energy blocks, release of self-imposed restrictions, self-expression, strength, trust, truth, will power,