Silver Sheen Obsidian Dragon Carving

Silver Sheen Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass with a metallic silver shimmer caused by tiny gas bubble inclusions or mineral structures formed as lava cooled rapidly. It’s a variety of obsidian, similar to gold sheen and rainbow obsidian.

Key characteristics

🖤Colour - black base with silvery reflective sheen 

🌟Lustre - glassy with a metallic flash under light

⛑️Hardness - about 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale

🇲🇽🇺🇸Origin - Commonly sourced from places like Mexico and the United States

🧩Formation - Created from rapidly cooled silica-rich lava

Metaphysical associations 🌚🌛

In crystal traditions, silver sheen obsidian is often associated with:

* Reflection and self-awareness

* Protection from negative energy

* Enhancing intuition

* Revealing hidden truths

🔍How to identify genuine silver sheen obsidian

* The sheen shifts under direct light rather than appearing painted on

* Surface should feel glassy and smooth when polished

* Natural specimens often show uneven or directional shimmer

* It’s lighter and more brittle than metallic minerals like hematite