Silver Obsidian is rarer than its black counterpart. It has the appearance of silvery sparkles that appear when viewed at certain angles. This form of obsidian forms when lava flows come into contact with hot water, which traps micro bubbles of water that reflect silver shimmers. Mined in Mexico and has a hardness of 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.
Silver Obsidian has a higher vibration than pure black Obsidian. It has a calm cool energy which gives us patience so that we can continue along a correct path, even if we feel discouraged or frustrated. This stone helps us to be more compassionate with ourselves and others, especially if we have a tendency to judge too harshly.
Silver Obsidian is used by metaphysical healers to help treat depression, anxiety and other mental and emotional disorders. It is also said to be helpful for anyone suffering from chronic or long term illness that require a more complex healing strategy.