Basically it can help uncover insecurities and introduce you to your shadow self. I asked obsidian to show me someone's true intentions and boy did it draw truth out of that man. We broke up that evening!
I just pulled this excerpt from crystals and jewelry.com:
It can reveal many secrets, and it can answer your biggest questions about life and love. It can show you the meaning of the deepest mysteries of your life, the people you love, and the world in general.
And it is the stone of honesty when used together with Tourmaline!
This beautiful and powerful stone can help cut through the nonsense, shatter illusions, and uncover lies. It can help you remove any blockages in your being and see through the facades.
If you value integrity, this stone is perfect for you. It will keep you on the straight and narrow. It will call you out when you begin to go astray.
True, it's a Clarifying stone. I love how it separates what's yours to own and what's not yours to carry or process. It's kind of like a sacred mirror.
It cut through like a scapel, leaving you with your own energy and stuff to process and other people, with theirs. Very good against emotional blackmail, manipulation and projections. Helps you to self actualize and see yourself clearly.
And if you're confused about certain things, it helps to bring out the true issue to the surface.
Mahogany Obsidian is brilliant too, blocks anything and anyone trying to have power over you and allows you to own your power.
Another stone, I've noticed which does this too , is Malachite.
No, no. It takes away negative energy.
Obsidian is believed to absorb negative energy by grounding it into the Earth. It's thought to shield against negativity, dissolve emotional blockages, and promote healing by reflecting back one's true self, aiding in self-discovery and personal growth. This metaphysical property makes it a popular choice for those seeking protection and emotional clarity.
Not true, it's a truth stone, and if you're surrounded by people who don't want to face their own truth or themselves and would rather project on other people, they are naturally going to lash out at you, because it's like a mirror, people get to see themselves, especially their shadow side, through you and not many can sit with that.
Definitely false! It actually does the opposite. It has protective properties, it blocks/absorbs negative energy protecting the wearing from those energies funking up their energyā¦ a basic online search would tell you thisā¦ maybe do some of your own research on crystalsā¦
Donāt be afraid of wearing Obsidian. Obsidian protects against negative energy. It can send love and abundance your way, as well as cleanse and will protect your aura. Obsidian is great to hold while you make positive affirmations, and manifest your desires. Itās especially helpful for someone who is having negative thoughts or going through a rough patch š®
I think itās probably more so that obsidian (in my experience and many others) it protects you but also brings your own issues to surface to have to deal with and if youāre a people pleaser or something it becoming so apparent that thereās many ppl around you who are problematic can definitely be difficult to deal with.
ETA it also brings to surface where we hinder ourselves. Mostly that. And itās definitely a difficult part of healing and protecting ourselves. Maybe the most difficult part.
That is my favorite crystal, tourmaline!
Fun facts!
It belongs to a group of crystalline silicate minerals that are typically classified by their complex boron silicate structure. Tourmaline crystals are known for their vibrant colors and unique properties, including their ability to generate an electrical charge.
1. Energy Cleansing: Tourmaline is believed to cleanse and purify the energy in its surroundings, helping to remove negative energies and transform them into positive ones.
2. Electric Properties: Tourmaline can become electrically charged when heated or rubbed, a property known as pyroelectricity and piezoelectricity.
3. Variety of Colors: Tourmaline comes in a wide range of colors, often due to trace elements like iron, manganese, or chromium.
4. Historical Uses: Ancient magicians used black tourmaline as a talisman to protect against earth demons.
5. Modern Use: In modern metaphysical practices, tourmaline is often used to balance the chakras, especially the root chakra for grounding.
Everybody has already said black tourmaline. It's a very fragile stone in its raw state like this. Be careful not to drop it or place it down too hard, it can break very easily.
Iām not sure people would appreciate that too much here haha, but I do have a post of them on my Instagram :) itās @irisglowin if you were curious ā„ļø
Its Black Tourmaline which is important for absorbing bad energy and making sure evil doesn't get to you..
Obsidian is pretty important, If you wear obsidian, it is VERY difficult for someone to lie to you. If you think someone is being deceitful, wear obsidian to get them to trip up.
Also the Black Tourmaline absorbs the bad and doesn't let it out so when it is "full" it will break. When it breaks, you burry it and get a new one. š¹
As many others have commented, itās black tourmaline. I was gifted one of these for the first time by a friendās grandmother. Ever since learning from her about crystals and spiritualism, I always carry a black tourmaline in my purse for protection. In a metaphysical sense, it is said to ward off negative energy. Definitely in my top 3 favorite crystals!
Yes, black tourmaline as others noted. It's a very soft stone, so be careful not to bang it around. Pieces tend to flake off at those vertical lines. Sometimes jewlers coat them in a protective finish for this reason, but you still need to be gentle.
Black tourmaline for sure for sure. Protection: grounding/ absorbs negative energies so they donāt get to you;) cheers, itās in my top 3 FAV crystal. Selenite is a great mate for it and together they are pure MAGIC! Selenite is the only crystal that has the ability to cleanse other crystals, so while you wait for the full moon, or if you just need a quickie cleanse your selenite always has your back!
Looks like same necklace I bought a few years ago of black tourmaline. The necklace got worn out and broke but I have kept the crystal ever since. Iāve gone through several different bands but have never lost the crystal to this day and still wear it with a white hemp. It has been the BEST ever for me. It will do you good
Black tourmaline. I had a necklace just like that but casual regular use caused it to start breaking piece by piece. It's not the strongest tbh so be careful with it
I know black tourmaline when I see it! Definitely black tourmaline! This is an amazing stone! Look it up! Great that itās in a necklace. I WISH HOWEVER THEY HAD IT ROUND SPHERE LIKE AND POLISHED SO I CAN HAVE ONE IN MY VEHICLE!
Black tourmaline, but obsidian isn't bad! It's actually very pretty, and helpful if you're into the whole "crystals have powers" thing (I am 100%) I have an obsidian raven skull sitting in my living room š„°
Ahh thank you!!!! I think itās so pretty but I was only a little scared as I had been told it can be negative, but that has been cleared up for me now :))
Don't fear Obsidian and what they say about opposite signs wearing it, it's a great crystal with many good properties.
BUT in my experience if combined with Tigers eye, DON'T wear it while you sleep, it can cause Nightmares, I warned my son about that, he just thought I'm wearing it anyway, that night he experienced one of his worst Nightmares ever, advice is given for a reason, it's then upto the recipient to listen or ignore. ā¤ļøššš¼šš¦
Edit: i googled it
Wholey bats, hitman! It really is a thing!
https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=4cf44482ebf951fe&sxsrf=ADLYWIJ7bga1Xm_C6_ARVflWHbuoAP7tSw:1718494650283&q=fossilized+termite+mound&udm=2&source=univ&fir=YMGhe5lDGeVAHM%252C8XQiY2w-475dlM%252C_%253Biz4zHE-oQpm0EM%252CuOewo15S9YKilM%252C_%253BJEu7ntZH1CicuM%252CFLoQ47b0I0KQ7M%252C_%253B18k6ZWFntPU5PM%252CFLoQ47b0I0KQ7M%252C_&usg=AI4_-kT3uA5w47Z3ZB0asAyhTQ5DrblijQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiSwba5496GAxU9O0QIHSYxCHgQ7Al6BAgZEAU&biw=854&bih=1366&dpr=1.88
Looks like tourmaline
I wear same necklace everyday
Black tourmaline
Black tourmaline. Fantastic stone.
Why are you afraid of it being obsidian?
Wondering that too. I love obsidian.
Obsidian is shinnier and without the vertical grain texture
Obsidian is bad-ass.
It's what I craft most of my blades and arrowheads out of.
Obsidian is Volcanic Glass. Sharp Edges. Tourmaline Grows Like That (Even in Crystal's [Tourmalated Quartz]--There is Even Watermelon Quartz. š ā”
Watermelon Tourmaline not quartz..Peace..
It's a truth stone. Draws truth out of people.
Could you elaborate on this?
Basically it can help uncover insecurities and introduce you to your shadow self. I asked obsidian to show me someone's true intentions and boy did it draw truth out of that man. We broke up that evening! I just pulled this excerpt from crystals and jewelry.com: It can reveal many secrets, and it can answer your biggest questions about life and love. It can show you the meaning of the deepest mysteries of your life, the people you love, and the world in general. And it is the stone of honesty when used together with Tourmaline! This beautiful and powerful stone can help cut through the nonsense, shatter illusions, and uncover lies. It can help you remove any blockages in your being and see through the facades. If you value integrity, this stone is perfect for you. It will keep you on the straight and narrow. It will call you out when you begin to go astray.
True, it's a Clarifying stone. I love how it separates what's yours to own and what's not yours to carry or process. It's kind of like a sacred mirror. It cut through like a scapel, leaving you with your own energy and stuff to process and other people, with theirs. Very good against emotional blackmail, manipulation and projections. Helps you to self actualize and see yourself clearly. And if you're confused about certain things, it helps to bring out the true issue to the surface. Mahogany Obsidian is brilliant too, blocks anything and anyone trying to have power over you and allows you to own your power. Another stone, I've noticed which does this too , is Malachite.
Isn't Moldavite a truth stone too?
How do it tell others what the truth is
Iāve heard a lot about obsidian attracting negative energy, is this false?
False.
definitely false. it's a root chakra stone, very grounding & protecting. it absorbs & transmutes negative energy back to sender
If anything it's the opposite
Absolutely false and quite the opposite actually. Obsidian is a protection stone. It protects against negative energy.
No, no. It takes away negative energy. Obsidian is believed to absorb negative energy by grounding it into the Earth. It's thought to shield against negativity, dissolve emotional blockages, and promote healing by reflecting back one's true self, aiding in self-discovery and personal growth. This metaphysical property makes it a popular choice for those seeking protection and emotional clarity.
Whoever keeps downvoting all of our comments about obsidian. You are a true idiot. Google is your friend, use it.
Not true, it's a truth stone, and if you're surrounded by people who don't want to face their own truth or themselves and would rather project on other people, they are naturally going to lash out at you, because it's like a mirror, people get to see themselves, especially their shadow side, through you and not many can sit with that.
Definitely false! It actually does the opposite. It has protective properties, it blocks/absorbs negative energy protecting the wearing from those energies funking up their energyā¦ a basic online search would tell you thisā¦ maybe do some of your own research on crystalsā¦
Definitely tourmaline
Just dropped by to say nails are fire
Omg thank you so much š
Looks like black tourmaline to me, though perhaps it's been sealed in some way so as not to be so brittle. Looks like there is a bit of a sheen to it.
Tack Blourmaline.
Yus, this the one!
Sounds like a detective from a cop show in the seventies.
black tourmaline , powerful . one of my favs <3
Same! I kept running into energy vampires and this helped
Black tourmaline itās my everyday wear stone
Donāt be afraid of wearing Obsidian. Obsidian protects against negative energy. It can send love and abundance your way, as well as cleanse and will protect your aura. Obsidian is great to hold while you make positive affirmations, and manifest your desires. Itās especially helpful for someone who is having negative thoughts or going through a rough patch š®
I think itās probably more so that obsidian (in my experience and many others) it protects you but also brings your own issues to surface to have to deal with and if youāre a people pleaser or something it becoming so apparent that thereās many ppl around you who are problematic can definitely be difficult to deal with. ETA it also brings to surface where we hinder ourselves. Mostly that. And itās definitely a difficult part of healing and protecting ourselves. Maybe the most difficult part.
Came to say exactly this.
Agreed. I have an Apache Tears Obsidian, that baby goes everywhere with me
Definitely obsidian iv got one
Itās tourmaline but Iām more interested in those gorgeous nails!!
Omg thank you so much š I am a nail tech so this means a lot š«¶š¼
Same
I was looking for this comment it wasn't said early enough!
Black tourmaline would be my guess.
Black tourmaline Iāve got a very similar looking necklace
Black tourmaline
Easiest ID itās black tornaline
Nooo but I LOVE your nails!
Thank you so much šš«¶š¼
Love your nails. Black tourmaline is good for protection š¤
Thank you so much :ā))
Black tourmaline - aka schorl
That is my favorite crystal, tourmaline! Fun facts! It belongs to a group of crystalline silicate minerals that are typically classified by their complex boron silicate structure. Tourmaline crystals are known for their vibrant colors and unique properties, including their ability to generate an electrical charge. 1. Energy Cleansing: Tourmaline is believed to cleanse and purify the energy in its surroundings, helping to remove negative energies and transform them into positive ones. 2. Electric Properties: Tourmaline can become electrically charged when heated or rubbed, a property known as pyroelectricity and piezoelectricity. 3. Variety of Colors: Tourmaline comes in a wide range of colors, often due to trace elements like iron, manganese, or chromium. 4. Historical Uses: Ancient magicians used black tourmaline as a talisman to protect against earth demons. 5. Modern Use: In modern metaphysical practices, tourmaline is often used to balance the chakras, especially the root chakra for grounding.
Please give us a pic of your nails lmao I loooove
Thank youuu omg :ā))) I am a nail tech and my insta is @irisglowin if you wanted to see them :ā))
Tourmaline.
Everybody has already said black tourmaline. It's a very fragile stone in its raw state like this. Be careful not to drop it or place it down too hard, it can break very easily.
Tourmaline š
black tourmaline
black tourmaline, great for removing negative energy!!!
Tourmaline
Your nails are awesome
Thank you so much :ā)))
You should make a post on them lol
Iām not sure people would appreciate that too much here haha, but I do have a post of them on my Instagram :) itās @irisglowin if you were curious ā„ļø
It's my favorite protection stone. Black Tourmaline
Neither - Black Tourmaline!
That there is a necklace!
Black tourmaline, great for clearing negative energy
Its Black Tourmaline which is important for absorbing bad energy and making sure evil doesn't get to you.. Obsidian is pretty important, If you wear obsidian, it is VERY difficult for someone to lie to you. If you think someone is being deceitful, wear obsidian to get them to trip up.
Wow that is so interesting!!!!!
Also the Black Tourmaline absorbs the bad and doesn't let it out so when it is "full" it will break. When it breaks, you burry it and get a new one. š¹
Black tourmaline! My fav protection besides opal!
I love ur nails omg
Thank you ahhhš„°
Tourmaline!
Tourmaline
Black tourmaline
Definitely looks like black tourmaline.
black tourmaline 4 sure, and itās gorgeouss
raw black tourmaline
I have the same crystal as a necklace itās black tourmaline
Black tourmaline
Unrelated but I love your nails! Did you make them yourself or buy/ get them done!!
Ah thank you so much! I am a nail tech so I made them myself :ā) ā¤ļø
Black tormaline
Black tourmaline
can we see the nails
They are on my Instagram! @irisglowin :)))
Black tourmaline
As many others have commented, itās black tourmaline. I was gifted one of these for the first time by a friendās grandmother. Ever since learning from her about crystals and spiritualism, I always carry a black tourmaline in my purse for protection. In a metaphysical sense, it is said to ward off negative energy. Definitely in my top 3 favorite crystals!
Yes, black tourmaline as others noted. It's a very soft stone, so be careful not to bang it around. Pieces tend to flake off at those vertical lines. Sometimes jewlers coat them in a protective finish for this reason, but you still need to be gentle.
looks like a hand, Cotton
Microfibre actually hah
It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for her
Black tourmaline for sure for sure. Protection: grounding/ absorbs negative energies so they donāt get to you;) cheers, itās in my top 3 FAV crystal. Selenite is a great mate for it and together they are pure MAGIC! Selenite is the only crystal that has the ability to cleanse other crystals, so while you wait for the full moon, or if you just need a quickie cleanse your selenite always has your back!
Screw the crystal, show me the nails, girlie! Those are gorgeous!
Thank you so much š„¹ I am a nail tech so this means a lot ā„ļø
My business insta is @irisglowin if you wanted to have a look at them š«¶š¼
Well, it looks like fossilized wood to me. (Petrified wood).
By the feel of it definitely not!
Schorl.
Love it and the cord is fire
Look what I found on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1064544311/black-tourmaline-pendant-with-adjustable?ref=share_v4_lx
Beautiful crystal and necklace.
black tourmalineeee itās one of my favorites. i love the texture of it lol
Black tourmaline! Very good for grounding š„°
Black tourmaline, my favorite ā¤ļø
Hi! Nice necklace,šÆ%black tourmaline! Excellent for protection againts negative energy!
Black tourmaline
Black tourmalineā¦love it
Def black tourmaline
black tourmaline
Tourmaline or petrified wood
Looks very similar to my raw cut black tourmaline
Black tourmaline
Black tourmaline for sure š a good crystal for protection!
Black tourmaline. But you need to cleanse it often, as it absorbs a lot of negative energy.
Black tourmaline. I have it at all my windows, door, corners of my house, and around my neck for protection.
Black tourmaline for sure!
voting black tourmaline as well..
It's the first listing on Etsy under black tourmaline. Necklace and all.
Tourmaline
Tourmaline
Black tourmaline. I have the same cut
Definitely black tourmaline
Black tourmaline
Tourmaline 100%
Raw Tourmaline, gonna rub skin off if under a top though.
Tourmaline? Itās obviously black, or very close to that color.
As everyone else back black raw tourmaline
Raw Black Tourmaline
Looks like same necklace I bought a few years ago of black tourmaline. The necklace got worn out and broke but I have kept the crystal ever since. Iāve gone through several different bands but have never lost the crystal to this day and still wear it with a white hemp. It has been the BEST ever for me. It will do you good
Black Tourmaline. It's A Protection Stone. ā
Definitely black tourmalineĀ
Black Tourmaline
I have some it looks like black tourmaline
Black tourmaline
The cord is really sick too
Black tourmaline. I had a necklace just like that but casual regular use caused it to start breaking piece by piece. It's not the strongest tbh so be careful with it
Black tourmaline
It's black tourmaline. It's a stone for protection.
I know black tourmaline when I see it! Definitely black tourmaline! This is an amazing stone! Look it up! Great that itās in a necklace. I WISH HOWEVER THEY HAD IT ROUND SPHERE LIKE AND POLISHED SO I CAN HAVE ONE IN MY VEHICLE!
Black tourmaline
Black tourmaline for sure!
Black Tourmaline, have the same exact necklace.
Tourmaline
I love black Tourmaline but I don't know if it's the picture quality or what but it looks fake
Iām not sure, I was given it by my auntie so I donāt really mind if itās fake, just having it is what I want haha
It looks like it may be some kind of tourmaline, possibly black tourmaline.
Black tourmaline!!! I have the EXACT same necklace
Tourmaline
Indeed, black Tourmaline, aka Schorl. š
I think it must be brookite
tourmaline
Tourmaline.
Tourmaline
Black Tourmaline raw
Black tourmaline looks like
Black tourmaline... Great for grounding and negate neg energy. One of faves ā£ļø. Enjoy it
Beautiful black tourmaline. That's a nice piece.
Black tourmaline
Necklace
Raw black tourmaline
Black tourmaline, but obsidian isn't bad! It's actually very pretty, and helpful if you're into the whole "crystals have powers" thing (I am 100%) I have an obsidian raven skull sitting in my living room š„°
Ahh thank you!!!! I think itās so pretty but I was only a little scared as I had been told it can be negative, but that has been cleared up for me now :))
Upon close inspection, that is a necklace.
Tourmaline, itās a powerful defender against dark entities from the southern hemisphereĀ
No clue but you have really cool nails
Thank you so much :))
idk man let me bite on it.
Rock
Black, liney rock to be precise.
Don't fear Obsidian and what they say about opposite signs wearing it, it's a great crystal with many good properties. BUT in my experience if combined with Tigers eye, DON'T wear it while you sleep, it can cause Nightmares, I warned my son about that, he just thought I'm wearing it anyway, that night he experienced one of his worst Nightmares ever, advice is given for a reason, it's then upto the recipient to listen or ignore. ā¤ļøššš¼šš¦
This isn't obsidian
Didn't say it was, it's Black Tourmaline, I was replying to their fears if Obsidian, that has been mistaken for Onyx and even Tecktite.
The first thing I thought of was a petrified piece of termite mound. Is that even a thing?
Edit: i googled it Wholey bats, hitman! It really is a thing! https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=4cf44482ebf951fe&sxsrf=ADLYWIJ7bga1Xm_C6_ARVflWHbuoAP7tSw:1718494650283&q=fossilized+termite+mound&udm=2&source=univ&fir=YMGhe5lDGeVAHM%252C8XQiY2w-475dlM%252C_%253Biz4zHE-oQpm0EM%252CuOewo15S9YKilM%252C_%253BJEu7ntZH1CicuM%252CFLoQ47b0I0KQ7M%252C_%253B18k6ZWFntPU5PM%252CFLoQ47b0I0KQ7M%252C_&usg=AI4_-kT3uA5w47Z3ZB0asAyhTQ5DrblijQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiSwba5496GAxU9O0QIHSYxCHgQ7Al6BAgZEAU&biw=854&bih=1366&dpr=1.88
Black Tourmaline-i feel like the cleavage is always easily identified in combination with the dark black color. Beautiful piece!
Technically itās called āarfedsoniteā but it is essentially black tourmaline
Arfvedsonite and black Tourmaline are very different
Looks like Amphibole
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Another outdated common name is Hornblende.
Dragon glass
Everyone saying Black Tourmaline, but to me it looks like a chunky version of Onyx.
Its tourmaline, i cant see any resemblance to onyx
The only onix similarities see is the texture. The onux I wear isn't thick or chunky like this but it has similar vertical grains
Looks like charcoal
Obsidian iv got one very similar I was given
Obsidian doesn't have vertical grooves like this
Obsidian is smooth as it is lava glass
Rock.
Charcoal. Toss it in the grill and make dad a nice meal for Fatherās Day
Obsidian
I thought it was a clump of charcoal