Obsidian, Mahogany
Mahogany Obsidian is natural glass obsidian that has inclusions of Magnetite or Haematite creating the mahogany coloured patches in it.
A hugely protective stone, this one is perfect for people who feel vulnerable to psychic or energy attack.
Mahogany Obsidian is often used to remove energy cords between people that sap energy and violate boundaries. It is also used for protection from psychic attacks by those who wish to harm (or those who don’t even intend to but their energy is negative or aggressive and might inadvertently do so). It is also said to strengthen the aura, protecting against repeated problems.
Wonderful at providing both grounding and protection, Mahogany Obsidian encourages strength in time of need. It eliminates energetic blockages, relieves tension and helps to stimulate growth on all levels.
When you want to reclaim your power Mahogany Obsidian is a great meditation tool for helping with re-connection.
A stone of focus, Mahogany Obsidian helps guide us to what we should be prioritising to make spiritual progress, while aiding with self-acceptance and self confidence.
Mahogany Obsidian is often used to aid in the decision making process. It allows us to make significant changes in the most challenging areas of our lives.
In physical healing it is thought to be helpful in detoxifying organs and tissues, increasing liver and kidney function and relieving pain.
Physical and Metaphysical Properties for
PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Mahogany Obsidian
PRIMARY CHAKRA: Root-Chakra
SECONDARY CHAKRA: Sacral-Chakra
CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Amorphous-Crystal-System
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: SiO2 Silicon Dioxide with impurities
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Libra-(September-23-to-October-22), Scorpio-(October-23-to-November-21)
NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-4
HARDNESS: 5-to-5.5-Hardness
COLOR: Black, Brown, Copper-(red-brown)
LOCATION: China, India
RARITY: Common
PRONUNCIATION: muh-hog-uh-nee uhb-sid-ee-uhn
MINERAL CLASS: Mineraloids
ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Allergies, Body-Balance, Body-Temperature-Regulation, Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome, Circulatory-Problems, Hearing-Problems, Liver-Disorders-and-Health, Menopause, Pain-Relief, Reflexology
ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Analytical-Abilities, Calming, Emotional-Strength-and-Stability, Loneliness, Reducing-Stress-or-Tension, Self-Confidence-and-Self-Worth
ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Astral-Projection-and-Traveling, Balance, Clairaudience, Earth-Healing, Increases-Sensitivity-to-Energy, Meditation, Oneness, Protection-during-Psychic-and-Spiritual-Work, Transformation
EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful combination of red and black, opaque, < 10% matrix
A GRADE: Nice combination of red and black, opaque, 10% - 25% matrix
B GRADE: Poor combination of red and black, opaque, and/or > 25% matrix
AFFIRMATION: I am powerful and protected.
REFERENCE 1: http://www.healingcrystals.com/Beginners_Guide_to_Working_with_Crystals__Part_2_Articles_10989.html
REFERENCE 2: http://www.healingcrystals.com/May_2009_Newsletter_-_Clearing_Negative_Energy_from_a_Space_Articles_1183.html