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Snowflake obsidian
Price range: NT$ 200 through NT$ 700
The main chemical component of snowflake obsidian is silicon dioxide (SiO₂), which is a type of natural volcanic glass. The white spots on its black base come from cristobalite crystals formed during the cooling process of volcanic glass, thus presenting natural patterns like snowflakes, and it is also called "snowflake obsidian."
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Snowflake Obsidian
Origin
United States
Introduction
The main chemical component of snowflake obsidian is silicon dioxide (SiO₂), which is a type of natural volcanic glass. The white spots on its black base come from cristobalite crystals formed during the cooling process of volcanic glass, thus presenting natural patterns like snowflakes, and it is also called "snowflake obsidian."
Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations often crafted obsidian into knives, amulets, and sacrificial items, viewing it as a mineral symbolizing protection and warding off evil. Snowflake obsidian, with its black and white interlaced appearance, is believed to represent balance, transformation, and inner calm, and is also considered a representative mineral for meditation and energy alignment.






