Obsidian, Rainbow Obsidian (Mexican) Bracelet

Rainbow Obsidian – also called Heaven Eye; a black or deep brown Obsidian displaying iridescent bands of red, blue, gold, violet and/or green when polished and exposed to bright light. The color layers are caused by refraction of microscopic bubbles and inclusions such as magnetite.

Rainbow Obsidian is gentler than Black Obsidian, with strong protective properties. It is an excellent tool for facilitating a purposeful search of one’s psyche to find the root causes of emotional traumas and distresses, and to cut ties with the past. It is ideal for dissolving outmoded genetic patterns and karma, severing the cords of old love, and releasing hooks that others have left in the heart.

Rainbow Obsidian brings hope, illumination and energy into the most blocked and stagnant areas of the emotional body, and grounds spiritual Light into the aura and physical body. It is a great support for alleviating depression, mood swings, despair, or paralyzing fears. Rainbow Obsidian helps to cleanse and align all chakras, and worn as a pendant absorbs negative energy from the aura, drawing off pain and stress from the physical body.

It is considered a “stone of pleasure,” bringing gratification and enjoyment to one’s life, helping one to be optimistic and engaged in the world. Use it for meditation, in stone layout sessions, and as an aid for focus and memory.

****Note: There are many colored glasses offered on the internet labeled as “Obsidian,” particularly on auction websites. Most are gem-quality, water-clear and brightly colored, and are in fact an artificial glass mass-produced in places such as Indonesia. Natural Obsidian does not form in clear red, blue or green, but these colors do form as a “sheen” or iridescence within Obsidian.

Cleaning

Since obsidian is made of natural glass, it's pretty easy to keep clean. More porous materials aren't great with water, but you can definitely polish up your obsidian with water and even a bit of soap if need be. You can let it air dry in the sun, and it won't fade in color.

There are some sharper cuts of obsidian available, and if you do have a piece with rough or sharp edges, be mindful of that when working with them and to store them in a cloth, to ensure none of the edges break off. Rounded pieces tend to be easier and safer to work with.

To clear your crystal, cleanse it in a way with sound, such as a bell or chime, or simply allowing the sunlight to refresh its energy.\