Obsidian: water, sunlight and care
Our sources do not confirm that Obsidian is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested. Sunlight is not suggested for any stone in Heptyx.
Obsidian at a glance
| What it is | Volcanic glass, not a mineral |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 5–6 of 10 |
| Water | Not confirmed by our sources |
| Sunlight | No fading record in the sources. |
| Good to know | Can have sharp edges. |
How to care for Obsidian
- Moonlight: In tradition, stones are left in moonlight overnight, especially around the full moon.
- Sound: In tradition, a bell or a singing bowl is rung near the stone.
- Our sources do not confirm that Obsidian is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested.
- Sunlight cleansing is not suggested for any stone: many fade, and a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
- Salt is not suggested: it can harm porous and soft stones.
Obsidian in tradition
In crystal tradition, Obsidian is associated with the root chakra. This is a tradition, not a physical property, and Heptyx makes no health claims for any stone.
Stones linked to the same chakra
Questions
Is Obsidian safe in water?
Our sources do not confirm that Obsidian is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested.
Can Obsidian go in the sun?
Our sources have no fading record for Obsidian, but Heptyx does not suggest sunlight for any stone: a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
How hard is Obsidian?
Obsidian is 5–6 on the Mohs scale of 10.
Sources
- en.wikipedia.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- geology.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- crystals.comAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemselect.comAccessed 14 October 2026