{"product_id":"grey-banded-obsidian-skull-1-1kg","title":"Grey Banded Obsidian Skull - 1.1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely stunning highly polished Grey Banded Obsidian Skull - perfect banding terminating on top of skull\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.1kg - 9.25cm tall x 11.75cm deep x 8.5cm wide\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGREY BANDED OBSIDIAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone of Balance and Grounding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ GEMSTONE INFORMATION ✦\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPOSITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural volcanic glass, mostly Silicon Dioxide with traces of iron and other minerals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOHS HARDNESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 to 5.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRANSPARENCY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opaque to translucent along thin edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUSTRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous (glassy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOURS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternating bands of grey and black, sometimes with hints of white or brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOCATIONS FOUND:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico, USA (Oregon, California, Wyoming), Iceland, Italy, Armenia, Turkey, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms when silica-rich lava cools too quickly for crystals to grow, with the bands created as the thick lava flowed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★ DID YOU KNOW? ★\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe grey and black stripes are called flow banding. They record the slow movement of thick lava as it stretched and folded before cooling into glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchaeologists can estimate the age of obsidian tools by measuring the thin weathered layer, called a hydration rim, that forms on freshly broken surfaces over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES ■\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used for grounding and emotional balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociated with the Root Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieved to shield against negative energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaid to encourage clarity and a calm, steady mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorically used as a protective stone and in reflective practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMetaphysical properties listed above are drawn from widely published crystal healing literature. These claims have not been scientifically verified and are not intended to be used for medical treatment, advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"crystalsanctuary.com.au","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67600488464418,"sku":"SKL-ICE-100","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/crystalsanctuary.com.au\/products\/grey-banded-obsidian-skull-1-1kg","provider":"Crystal Sanctuary Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}