{"product_id":"rainbow-obsidian-star-carving","title":"Rainbow Obsidian Star Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rainbow obsidian star carving shows deep black volcanic glass that flashes bands of purple, green and gold in direct light. The five-pointed star is an ancient symbol of protection and balance, and its points and polished faces catch the light from many angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainbow Obsidian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved and polished five-pointed star, part of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/carved\"\u003ecarved crystal collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weight options: 60-120g, 120-200g or 200-300g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRandom Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your piece is chosen by hand from the same lot, so color, pattern and shape will vary from the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/root-chakra-crystals\"\u003eRoot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChakra Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn crystal tradition obsidian is a grounding and protective stone, and the rainbow sheen is often linked with finding light during difficult emotional seasons. Many people work with it during meditation, journaling or quiet moments of intention-setting. Explore more stones like it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protection-crystals\"\u003eProtection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grounding-stability-crystals\"\u003eGrounding and Stability\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay it flat on your altar as a protective centerpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet it upright against a stand on a shelf where light catches its sheen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as the anchor stone at the center of a crystal grid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/black-tourmaline-crystals\"\u003eblack tourmaline\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/smoky-quartz-crystals\"\u003esmoky quartz\u003c\/a\u003e to build a small crystal set around the same intention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCrystal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolcanic glass chips if knocked, so set it down gently and store it on a soft surface away from harder stones. Wipe it with a soft, damp cloth and dry it fully, and cleanse it with sound, smoke or moonlight between uses. For more tips, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-cleanse-and-charge-your-crystals-complete-guide\"\u003eour guide to cleansing and charging crystals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this real rainbow obsidian?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. This is natural rainbow obsidian, and its color, pattern and inclusions vary from piece to piece. Those natural differences are part of what makes each one unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 60-120g, 120-200g or 200-300g. Heavier stars are larger and make a bolder altar or shelf piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the five-pointed star symbolize?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe five-pointed star is an ancient symbol often linked with protection and the balance of the elements. Many people place one on an altar or near a doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Rainbow Obsidian?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRainbow obsidian is a natural volcanic glass, a type of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/obsidian-crystals\"\u003eobsidian\u003c\/a\u003e that forms when lava cools too quickly for crystals to grow. Tiny aligned inclusions scatter light into curved bands of color, which only appear when a light source hits the surface at the right angle. In normal room light it looks black, and in sunlight or under a lamp the rainbow sheen comes alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/obsidian-crystal-meaning-types-healing-properties-uses-guide\"\u003eObsidian Crystal Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/carved-crystals-art-meets-energy\"\u003eCarved Crystals: Art Meets Energy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring home this rainbow obsidian star carving and give it a place where you will see it every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ali","offers":[{"title":"Rainbow Obsidian \/ 60-120g","offer_id":48284977365163,"sku":"1005009920280177-60-120g","price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rainbow Obsidian \/ 120-200g","offer_id":48284977397931,"sku":"1005009920280177-120-200g","price":83.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rainbow Obsidian \/ 200-300g","offer_id":48284977430699,"sku":"1005009920280177-200-300g","price":111.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/0345\/5915\/files\/Rainbow-Obsidian-Star-Carving-Carvings-Rainbow-Obsidian-200-300g.jpg?v=1792222742","url":"https:\/\/www.crystaldestiny.com\/products\/rainbow-obsidian-star-carving","provider":"Crystal Destiny","version":"1.0","type":"link"}