Dark Blue Obsidian Sphere 001

Blue Obsidian is a volcanic glass and a rare variant of obsidian that occurs in several shapes and hue tones, from pale blue to electrical blue. While we can only guess what gives Obsidian its blue color, it's clear this type occurs only under unusual, special conditions.

Generally, Obsidian consists of silicon dioxide that helps form rocks, but it is not considered a mineral since it is not crystalline. 

The Blue Obsidian stone is created by volcanic lava with high silica content and trapped gas bubbles that cool quickly before crystals form. So it cannot be considered as a crystal. Crystals are usually other forms of volcanic matter.

Blue Obsidian is a natural and igneous rock produced from silica-rich lava that is rhyolite-based. 

It also contains mineral elements such as oxygen, aluminum, sodium, potassium, and silicon. But it is only mineral-like as it doesn't contain any crystalline. 

A raw Blue Obsidian stone is exceptional, and it's considered a rare gift of nature. 

Since Natural Blue Obsidian is rarely available in the market, there are artificial Blue Obsidian stones made through a smelting process. 

Where is Blue Obsidian found?

There is currently some mining activity for Blue Obsidian deposits in parts of Greece, Morocco, Mexico, and the Atlas Mountains.

What color is Blue Obsidian ?

There are several color types of Blue Obsidian including;

• Aqua Blue Obsidian: It is commonly described as 'Obsidian Blue Pearl' due to its rich aquatic blue color. It has a lovely pearly hue formed by the lava contents, and deposits are mostly found in Greece.
• Cobalt Blue Obsidian: Cobalt Blue Obsidian is the most popular artificially produced Blue Obsidian. Although the natural occurrence of Blue Obsidian is rare, scientists have replicated the raw Obsidian stone for commercial purposes. Thus, there are many quantities of synthetic Blue Obsidian available in markets. 
• Electric Blue Obsidian: It is another description of manufactured Blue Obsidian. The electric Blue Obsidian has a dark blue shade that gives off an electric blue vibe and contrasts to natural pale Blue Obsidian.
• Tumbled Blue Obsidian: It is commonly used for physical healing exercises since it is gentle on the human body. Tumbled crystals are set in a large machine that tumbles continuously until all the sharp edges become blunt. It turns the stone into a smooth round object that is easier to handle.

Size approx: 5cm

Weight approx: 0.194kg