{"product_id":"silver-sheen-obsidian-six-sided-points","title":"Silver Sheen Obsidian Six-Sided Points","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Grade Mexican Volcanic Glass Polished to Reveal Its Inner Silver Shimmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note from Enchantress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery crystal in this library has been researched with care to bring together geology, history, craftsmanship and the traditional stories that have surrounded these remarkable minerals for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScience helps us understand how these treasures formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory tells us how people have cherished them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTradition shares the meanings many have found in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe each perspective has something valuable to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re here to learn, collect, decorate your home, choose a meaningful gift or simply satisfy your curiosity, you’re warmly welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Group\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineraloid; natural volcanic glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObsidian is a volcanic rock rather than a recognised mineral species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePredominantly silica, approximately SiO₂, with variable amounts of aluminium, iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium and trace elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone; Obsidian is amorphous and has no repeating crystal lattice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep black to smoky black with silver-grey internal sheen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally opaque; thinner areas may show smoky translucence under strong light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLustre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitreous, or glass-like, with an internal silver reflective effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Effect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver sheen produced by microscopic features aligned within the volcanic glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFracture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConchoidal; chipped or broken Obsidian can form exceptionally sharp edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthically sourced from Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObsidian is not rare, but strong, well-positioned silver sheen is more specialised and desirable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsed in cabochons, beads and pendants; this product is intended as a standing display carving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLukewarm water and a fragrance-free soap made with naturally occurring surfactants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot suitable for ingestion, drinking water, direct food contact or crystal elixirs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally stable under ordinary indoor display conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafe to handle while intact; the carved point and damaged edges can cause injury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural and authentic unless otherwise stated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Silver Sheen Obsidian Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Sheen Obsidian is for those who enjoy discovering that a stone holds more than it reveals at first glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom one direction, the surface may appear almost entirely black. Turn the point slowly towards the light and silver begins to move through it, sometimes as a broad luminous veil and sometimes as a more concentrated flash. The effect gives the stone a sense of depth and movement that cannot be fully appreciated from a single angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese six-sided points have been polished to reveal that internal shimmer and base-cut so they can stand independently. Each piece has its own relationship with the light, which is why the six available points are offered as individually labelled variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be drawn to Silver Sheen Obsidian if you love:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edark stones with changing optical effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esilver shimmer moving through glossy volcanic glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecrystals and minerals with visible internal features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eindividually selected collector pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egrounding stones with reflective symbolism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esculptural points that stand securely for display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDiscover Silver Sheen Obsidian\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Silver Sheen Obsidian?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Sheen Obsidian is a natural variety of Obsidian displaying a silver, grey or moonlit reflective effect beneath its polished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Obsidian, it forms when silica-rich molten rock cools too rapidly for an orderly crystal structure to develop. Instead of becoming a crystalline mineral, the material solidifies as natural volcanic glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian is therefore described as \u003cstrong\u003eamorphous\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning its atoms are not arranged in a regular repeating lattice. It is more accurately classified as a mineraloid or glassy volcanic rock than as a true mineral crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Creates the Silver Sheen?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silvery effect is produced by extremely fine internal structures formed while the lava was still moving and cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroscopic gas bubbles, particles and flow layers can become stretched and aligned within the molten material. Once the Obsidian is cut and polished in the correct orientation, light reflects from those internal features and returns as a soft silver glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect may resemble chatoyancy because the light appears to move as the stone turns, but Silver Sheen Obsidian does not display a true cat’s-eye band in the strict gemmological sense. Its shimmer is more accurately described as an internal sheen created by aligned microscopic structures within the volcanic glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe direction of the cut is particularly important. A piece may contain beautiful sheen, but unless it is shaped and polished in a way that intersects those internal layers, much of the effect can remain hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does the Sheen Appear on Different Sides?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe microscopic layers responsible for the shimmer follow the flow of the original lava.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the material is oriented thoughtfully, those layers can cross more than one polished face. This allows the silver reflection to appear from different directions rather than being confined to a single surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a six-sided point, one face may show a broad reflective field while another reveals a narrow streak or softly glowing patch. Rotating the carving allows the viewer to follow the way the lava once moved through the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Is Obsidian Glass Rather Than Crystal?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a crystalline substance, atoms have enough time and mobility to arrange themselves into an ordered structure as the material cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian solidifies too quickly for that process to occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a naturally formed glass with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eno crystal system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea smooth vitreous lustre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecurved conchoidal fracture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe ability to take a high polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eedges that can become extremely sharp when broken\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is commonly called a crystal in everyday use, its geology is very different from Quartz, Feldspar or Tourmaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMexican Silver Sheen Obsidian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMexico is one of the world’s most important sources of quality Obsidian and has an exceptionally long history of working with the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts volcanic landscapes produced deposits that supported ancient industries, trade networks and skilled lapidary traditions. Obsidian was shaped into practical tools, weapons, ornaments, ritual objects and polished mirrors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality Mexican Silver Sheen Obsidian is admired for the depth of its black base and the strength of the internal reflective effect. These points have been ethically sourced from Mexico and polished to bring that natural shimmer into view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNature’s Signature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Sheen Obsidian preserves more than the rapid cooling of lava. Its reflective layers record direction and movement, allowing light to trace pathways formed while the volcanic glass was still molten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThrough Human Eyes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eObsidian in Mesoamerican Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian was one of the most significant materials used throughout ancient Mesoamerica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it fractures into extremely fine edges, it was shaped into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eknives and cutting blades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eprojectile points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003escrapers and working tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eceremonial objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebeads and jewellery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edecorative carvings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epolished mirrors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts usefulness made it valuable, but its glossy darkness and reflective surface also gave it ceremonial and symbolic importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian was traded across considerable distances. Different deposits have distinctive chemical compositions, allowing archaeologists to analyse an artefact and sometimes identify the geological source from which its material originated. This provides evidence of trade, travel, craft production and relationships between communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMirrors, Reflection and Seeing Beyond the Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolished Obsidian mirrors have appeared in several cultures, but they are particularly associated with Mesoamerican craftsmanship and ritual practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly polished black surface can reflect an image while retaining a mysterious depth, which naturally encouraged symbolism connected with perception, hidden knowledge and looking beyond immediate appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern crystal traditions continue to associate Silver Sheen Obsidian with reflection, intuition and recognising what may be difficult to see clearly at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese meanings are cultural and spiritual interpretations rather than scientific properties, but the stone’s changing appearance makes the connection easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Six-Sided Point Form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces have been shaped into six-sided polished points and cut flat at the base so they stand independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian does not naturally grow into hexagonal crystals or terminated points. The six faces and tip are created through skilled cutting and polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape offers several advantages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emultiple polished surfaces reveal different areas of sheen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe point can be viewed from several directions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe flat base creates a stable standing display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe elongated form provides room for the internal shimmer to travel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeach face reveals something slightly different about the volcanic glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Eye\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen assessing Silver Sheen Obsidian, collectors often consider:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estrength and visibility of the silver reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehow widely the sheen travels through the carving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhether the effect appears on more than one face\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003econtrast between the silver shimmer and black base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003equality and symmetry of the six-sided cut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esmoothness of the polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estability of the base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003econdition of the point and edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enatural flow structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eoverall balance and visual presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright, immediate flash is not automatically superior to a softer or more directional effect. Some collectors prefer a dramatic silver field, while others enjoy a point that reveals its shimmer gradually as it is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most appealing piece is often the one whose pattern of light continues to invite a second look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collectability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian is not rare as a broad geological material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Sheen Obsidian is more specialised because it requires the appropriate microscopic internal structures, and those features must be cut and polished in the correct orientation to reveal the effect successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts collectability is influenced by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003equality of the raw material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estrength and movement of the sheen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecareful orientation during cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epolish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esymmetry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003econdition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esource\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eindividual patterning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese points are offered individually because each has its own proportions, weight and arrangement of silver shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChoosing Your Silver Sheen Obsidian Point\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach point is individually labelled \u003cstrong\u003eA–F\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to choose the exact piece that speaks to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll six have been:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eethically sourced from Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecarved into six-sided points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epolished to reveal their internal silver shimmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebase-cut so they stand independently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eselected for their quality, character and natural optical effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Variants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eWidth at Base\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e101 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e110 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e87 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e149 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e110 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e31 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e99 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e96 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e131 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e110 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e33 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e107 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are approximate and taken at the widest area of the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach variant includes one individually selected Silver Sheen Obsidian standing point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaring for Silver Sheen Obsidian\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Sheen Obsidian is natural volcanic glass. It can take a beautiful polish, but it may scratch, chip or fracture if treated carelessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve your Silver Sheen Obsidian point:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean gently with lukewarm water and a fragrance-free soap made with naturally occurring surfactants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry immediately and thoroughly with a soft microfibre cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid prolonged soaking, particularly if the point has natural pits, fine fractures or surface-reaching features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid ultrasonic cleaners and steam cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep bleach, acids, strong chemicals and abrasive cleaning products away from the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use rough brushes, scouring cloths or polishing powders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore separately from harder minerals such as Quartz, Topaz, Sapphire and Diamond, which may scratch the polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid dropping the point onto tiles, concrete, stone benches or other hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLift it by supporting the broader body rather than holding the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay it on a flat, stable surface away from shelf edges and places where it may be knocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from high heat, open flames and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the point and edges periodically for chips, cracks or instability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove it from display if it becomes damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the appearance of the silver sheen, wipe away fingerprints with a clean microfibre cloth. Skin oils and dust can dull the polished surface and make the internal reflection less visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor energetic cleansing, many people choose gentle, non-contact methods such as moonlight, sound, placing the point near Selenite, smoke cleansing where culturally appropriate, or sitting quietly with it in contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolished Silver Sheen Obsidian is generally safe to handle and display while intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts principal risks come from the pointed form, the exceptionally sharp edges that may develop if it is damaged and the particles produced during lapidary work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePointed Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are standing collector pieces and decorative carvings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey must not be used for massage, bodywork, acupressure, reflexology or any activity involving pressure against the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven an intact point can cause puncture, eye or impact injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle safely by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ekeeping the point directed away from the face and body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eholding the wider central section securely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enever lifting the carving by its tip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edisplaying it on a stable surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ekeeping it away from young children and pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eavoiding shelves above beds, seating areas or busy walkways\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eensuring it cannot fall or be easily knocked over\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChipping and Breakage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian fractures like glass and may form razor-sharp edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the point becomes chipped, cracked or broken:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estop handling and displaying it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edo not touch the damaged area with bare fingers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edo not test the sharpness of the edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewear protective gloves when collecting fragments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einspect the surrounding area carefully for small shards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ekeep all broken material away from children and animals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewrap fragments securely before storage, professional repair or disposal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edo not attempt to sand or smooth the edge without appropriate lapidary equipment and training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small chip may be capable of causing a serious cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLapidary Dust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting, drilling, grinding or sanding Obsidian can produce silica-containing dust and fine glass-like particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis material should not be inhaled or allowed to enter the eyes. Professional lapidaries use water-fed equipment, suitable extraction, eye and face protection, respiratory protection and controlled cleaning practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished polished point does not release dust during normal handling or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater, Food and Elixirs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no scientific evidence that crystal-infused drinking water provides health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not place Silver Sheen Obsidian in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edrinking water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebeverages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebathwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecrystal elixirs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecooking or food preparation areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolished carvings may retain microscopic residues from cutting, polishing, storage or handling. These pieces are best enjoyed as geological displays rather than placed in anything intended for consumption or prolonged contact with the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAn Enchantress Reflection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first Silver Sheen Obsidian piece I ever saw was a large sphere belonging to one of my crystal suppliers, and I was completely hooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light seemed to travel quite purposefully through it, moving from one side of the sphere to the other as it was turned. It was not simply a sparkle sitting on the surface. It felt as though something silvery was travelling through the darkness, appearing and disappearing according to the angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have always had a soft spot for crystals with inclusions and internal features. That is hardly a secret. I love pieces that ask you to look a little more closely because there is always the chance of finding something extra that was not visible at first glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am also a \u003cem\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e fan, so naturally that large dark sphere with its shifting inner light reminded me of a palantír. Once that thought had entered my mind, there was never much chance that I was going to leave without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Silver Sheen Obsidian has remained one of those materials I find genuinely mesmerising. I love the elegance of it, the traditional seer-stone symbolism and the way the shimmer can appear to move through the piece rather than merely across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have also been fortunate enough to know the mine in Mexico from which this high-grade Obsidian comes. That connection makes it especially meaningful for me to bring these pieces to others who notice the same small marvels I do and who understand why a little something extra inside a stone can make it almost impossible to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Crystal Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Sheen Obsidian is often associated with reflection, insight and seeing beneath surface appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contemporary crystal traditions, it is commonly linked with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egrounding and stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eprotection and personal boundaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eintuition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eself-reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erecognising hidden patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eclearer decision-making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ereleasing unhelpful attachments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eresilience during periods of change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eroot chakra symbolism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecrown chakra symbolism in some modern practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts silver reflection has led some people to connect it with moonlight, cycles, inner observation and the idea of illuminating what has previously remained unseen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObsidian has also been associated with scrying and seer-stone traditions because of its long history as a polished reflective material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese associations belong to spiritual traditions, folklore and personal interpretation. They are not scientific findings or guaranteed outcomes, and Silver Sheen Obsidian should not be considered a medical or psychological treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Variation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Silver Sheen Obsidian point has been carved from genuine natural volcanic glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual differences may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eintensity of the silver shimmer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edirection in which the sheen appears\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehow many faces display reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebroad or concentrated areas of light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eblack, smoky brown or deep grey undertones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efine volcanic flow lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emicroscopic bubbles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einternal veils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esubtle surface marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eslight variations in symmetry and polish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esmall differences in base shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etranslucence around thinner edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct photography is designed to show the internal sheen clearly. Its appearance will change according to the strength, direction and colour of the surrounding light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is selected for its quality, authenticity, natural beauty and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese natural characteristics are not imperfections.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the visible consequences of moving lava, rapidly captured gas and particles, careful orientation and individual polishing. Together, they create the pattern of silver light that belongs to that point alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClosing Thought\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Sheen Obsidian rewards curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, it may offer only a polished black surface. Then the angle changes, the light enters differently and something luminous begins to travel through the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts beauty does not remain fixed in one place. 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