For the gemstone industry, black obsidian and black glass have always been a difficult issue for retailers and customers alike. I personally have a hard time distinguishing black obsidian from black glass, so last month I gathered some information about black obsidian and black glass, and also consulted a lot of older people on how to identify real black obsidian. Here is what I’ve collected and shared with you.
Black Obsidian is a type of volcanic rock and its main component is mainly silica. Black Obsidian is an amorphous gemstone that is a natural glass formed by the rapid cooling of volcanic lava. Black Obsidian is usually black in color. Black Obsidian is found in areas with volcanic activity, such as Hawaii in the United States, Japan, and Java in Indonesia. So when you buy black obsidian products, you can ask the area of the origin of black obsidian to identify it. Authentic black obsidian has a strong and pure energy and can be used to ward off evil spirits when placed in places where they are strong.
Black glass is an inorganic non-metallic material, the main components of which include quartz sand, borax, limestone and so on. Black glass is a special coloring treatment of the glass body, its color is pure and uniform. Black glass is not natural glass, so it does not have a cold feeling. As you know, glass is used as a defense tool, such as window glass, glass cabinets, glass carvings, etc. Black glass is glass, but it is not a natural glass. Black Obsidian is glass, but it is natural glass, unlike man-made glass, so when buying obsidian, you must carefully identify and understand that black obsidian is a natural glass.
