{"product_id":"black-obsidian-6-sided-pendulum","title":"Black Obsidian 6 Sided Pendulum with Clear Quartz Holding Bead","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Obsidian 6 Sided Pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is crafted from natural volcanic glass and polished into a classic six-sided faceted point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pendulum is suspended from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver plated chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and finished with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eround Clear Quartz holding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a comfortable point from which to hold the pendulum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Obsidian is one of the most recognisable natural volcanic materials. Unlike crystalline minerals such as Quartz, Obsidian forms when silica-rich molten rock cools so rapidly that there is insufficient time for an organised crystal structure to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a naturally occurring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evolcanic glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a characteristically smooth, glassy appearance. Black Obsidian typically ranges from deep black to dark smoky-black and may appear slightly translucent around thinner edges when viewed against strong light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts unusual geological origin, distinctive appearance and long history of human use make Black Obsidian particularly interesting to geological, archaeological and crystal collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variations in colour, translucency, inclusions and surface appearance make every pendulum individually distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for mineral and geological collections, traditional dowsing practices, decorative collections or as a distinctive gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Material Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Black Obsidian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Volcanic glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Igneous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amorphous \/ non-crystalline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silica-rich volcanic glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black to smoky-black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFracture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conchoidal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–5.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendulum Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 sided faceted point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolding Bead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Round Clear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Obsidian forms when silica-rich lava or magma cools extremely rapidly, preventing substantial crystal growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rapid cooling creates an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamorphous structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning the atoms within Obsidian are not arranged into the repeating crystalline structure characteristic of a true mineral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObsidian is therefore more accurately described as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enaturally occurring volcanic glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than an individual mineral species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts chemistry can vary depending on the volcanic source, and small mineral inclusions, bubbles or other natural features may occur within the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Black Obsidian a Crystal?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineralogically, no.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Obsidian is frequently grouped with crystals within the retail and metaphysical trades, but scientifically it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evolcanic glass rather than a crystalline mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA crystal has atoms arranged in an ordered, repeating structure. Obsidian cooled too rapidly for this crystalline structure to develop, leaving it predominantly amorphous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Obsidian Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains commonly used as a retail and search term, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural volcanic glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the more accurate geological description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Does Obsidian Break Like Glass?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObsidian commonly displays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econchoidal fracture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing smooth, curved fracture surfaces and potentially extremely sharp edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis property allowed Obsidian to be fashioned into cutting tools, blades and projectile points by different cultures throughout human history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts archaeological importance therefore extends far beyond its modern use as a polished ornamental and collectable material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin contemporary crystal traditions, Black Obsidian is commonly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrounding, protection, reflection, boundaries and self-awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese associations form part of modern crystal traditions and personal spiritual practices and are not scientifically established properties of Black Obsidian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakra Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZodiac Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScorpio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSagittarius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapricorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin contemporary crystal traditions, Black Obsidian is commonly associated with the Earth element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional crystal pairings for Black Obsidian include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tourmaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelenite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pairings reflect contemporary crystal traditions and personal practices rather than scientifically established effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Black Obsidian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally occurring volcanic glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix-sided faceted pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver plated chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound Clear Quartz holding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variations may occur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pendulum is individually distinctive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandomly selected from our collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass rather than a crystalline mineral. Colour, translucency, inclusions and other natural characteristics may vary between individual pendulums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough polished Obsidian is suitable for decorative and collectable objects, volcanic glass can chip or fracture if dropped or struck against a hard surface. 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