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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Snowflake Obsidian
snow in volcanic glassBlack volcanic glass scattered with soft white “snowflakes”. Traditionally kept for balance, protection and seeing the good alongside the hard.
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Said to help withBalance, protection and grounding
ChakraRoot
Zodiac[PLACEHOLDER: signs from The Crystal Bible]
ColourBlack with white or grey snowflakes
Hardness5 to 5.5 out of 10, chips if knocked
What it isObsidian (natural volcanic glass) with white patches of cristobalite
Meaning
What snowflake obsidian is said to do
Where the name comes from
A kind of obsidian, named for its white “snowflakes”: small clusters of cristobalite, a mineral that began to crystallise inside the glass.
Its black and white have made it a stone of balance, for seeing the good alongside the hard.
Crystal meanings describe tradition and belief, not medical advice.
Traditionally said to help with
BalanceIts black and white are linked with seeing both sides.
ProtectionLike all obsidian, traditionally kept as a shield.
GroundingLinked with the root chakra, for feeling steady.
PerspectiveTraditionally kept close through hard times, as a reminder of the good.
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Everyday snowflake obsidian
How to use it
1In your handsHold a sphere for a few slow breaths after a hard day.
2On your deskA tower in view through a tough week.
3By the front doorA protection tradition for the home.
4As a giftA thoughtful present for someone going through a hard time.
Care card
Looking after your snowflake obsidian
Sun is fineIt won’t fade, so it’s happy on a sunny windowsill.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
Water is fineRinse and dry it. As it’s glass, a chipped edge can be sharp.
Questions
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Crystal guide · Stones A–Z
Snowflake Obsidian
snow in volcanic glassBlack volcanic glass with white snowflakes. Traditionally kept for balance.
Shop snowflake obsidian · from £2.72Said to help withBalance, protection and grounding
ChakraRoot
Zodiac[PLACEHOLDER: signs from The Crystal Bible]
ColourBlack with white or grey snowflakes
Hardness5 to 5.5 out of 10, chips if knocked
What it isObsidian (natural volcanic glass) with white patches of cristobalite
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All stones A–Z →Goes well with snowflake obsidian
What snowflake obsidian is said to do
A kind of obsidian, named for its white snowflakes of cristobalite.
BalanceIts black and white are linked with seeing both sides.
ProtectionLike all obsidian, traditionally kept as a shield.
GroundingLinked with the root chakra, for feeling steady.
PerspectiveTraditionally kept close through hard times, as a reminder of the good.
Care cardLooking after your snowflake obsidian
Sun is fineIt won’t fade, so it’s happy on a sunny windowsill.
Cleanse it now and thenLeave it in moonlight overnight, on a selenite plate, or next to a singing bowl.
Water is fineRinse and dry it. As it’s glass, a chipped edge can be sharp.
How to use it
1In your handsHold a sphere for a few slow breaths after a hard day.
2On your deskA tower in view through a tough week.
3By the front doorA protection tradition for the home.
4As a giftA thoughtful present for someone going through a hard time.
Snowflake Obsidian, answered
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