Mahogany Obsidian 8mm Beaded Bracelet
Product description:
Mahogany obsidian is a variety of the mineral obsidian. It is characterized by its reddish-brown color and the presence of inclusions that look like small mahogany logs. Mahogany obsidian is found in Mexico and Central America.
Mahogany obsidian is thought to be a stone of protection. It is said to shield against negativity and help you maintain your boundaries. Mahogany obsidian is also thought to be helpful for introspection and self-reflection. Physically, mahogany obsidian is said to be beneficial for the skin, helping with issues such as wrinkles, scars, and blemishes. It is also said to be helpful for the immune system and the respiratory system.
Mineral:
Obsidian (SiO2) belongs to the vitreous group of minerals which are hard, glassy materials that have no cleavage planes or crystal structure. Vitreous minerals are usually transparent but may be translucent or opaque depending on their composition and grain size. Most vitreous minerals fracture with a conchoidal fracture (like glass). Obsidian has a Mohs hardness of 5-5 1/2 and a specific gravity of 2-3 . It occurs in two basic forms, rhyolite obsidian and basaltslickenside obsidians . The most common color varieties are black , brown , gray , green , white , red , orange , yellow , blue , pink, purple, and multicolored .
Basalticobsidians are dark colored rocks that form when lava solidifies rapidly . They contain large amounts of silica (up to 65%) plus smaller amounts of other elements such as iron oxides (Fe2O3), magnesium oxide (MgO), calcium oxide (CaO), titanium dioxide(TiO2), manganese dioxide MnO2)and copper sulfate CuSO4). The most common colors are black or nearly black, dark green, dark brown or nearly black; less common colors are light green, light browns shades of yellow ocher; rare colors are reddish orange or pink . Rhyoliticobsidiansare light colored rocks that form when lava cools slowly . They contain less silica than basalticobsidians(50-65% ) plus larger amounts of other elements such as iron oxides FeO), magnesium oxide MgO), calcium oxide CaO), titanium dioxide Ti02 ), manganese dioxide Mn02)and copper sulfateCuSO4 ). The most common colors are clear quartz crystal ; less common colors are white pinkshadesof yellow ocher; very rare colors include lavendergray .
The mineralmineralnameis composed primarily offilicondioxidewith varying percentages of other elements such as iron oxidesmagnesiumoxidecalciumoxide Titaniumdioxidemanganesedioxideand copper sulfatedepending on its variety .. Mahogany obsidian contains high levels offeldsparsilicaandironwhich give it its characteristic redbrown color .. Inclusionsfoundinmahoganysapphireappearlikestringsorlogsinclusionsfoundinyellowjade.. This product can vary due to natural occurring variations .. Location: found in Mexico & Central America .. Hardness: 5 - 5 1/2Mohs scale .. Specific Gravity: 2 - 3 .. Refractive Index: 1..766 -1..778
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