Snowflake Obsidian Crystal Guide: meaning, origin & properties
Learn what Snowflake Obsidian is, where ours comes from, traditional associations across cultures, and how to identify a real specimen, in our complete Snowflake Obsidian Crystal Guide.
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Read our Sourcing Standards →Snowflake Obsidian is part of the volcanic glass family.
Named after Obsius, a Roman who reportedly first found it in Ethiopia.
Our raw pieces are sourced from Utah, United States.
In crystal traditions, snowflake obsidian is often associated with staying connected to your body and the moment, working through difficult feelings at your own pace, and a sense of groundedness when things feel uncertain. It's traditionally linked to the root and crown chakras. If that resonates, set one on the floor near where you sit to read or work. Work with it the way that fits your own practice.
These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
A starting place for your own quiet practice.