This silver sheen obsidian sphere looks deep, glossy black until light reveals a soft silvery shimmer drifting across its surface, like moonlight on dark water. Smooth, cool and reflective, it is a classic choice for scrying, meditation and protective display. It comes with a base, ready to set out the moment it arrives. Choose 40-45mm, 45-50mm or 50-60mm, and give it to anyone drawn to dark, mysterious stones.
Product Highlights
- Material: Natural silver sheen obsidian, a volcanic glass
- Shape: Polished sphere from our Crystal Spheres collection
- Size options: 40-45mm, 45-50mm or 50-60mm
- Stand: Base included, so it is ready to display
- Random Pick: Your sphere is chosen from the size you select, so its sheen will differ from the photos
- Natural variation: The silver sheen can be bold or subtle and shows best under a single bright light
- Chakras: Traditionally linked with the Root Chakra and Third Eye Chakra
Chakra Connection
Obsidian is traditionally linked to the root chakra for grounding, and silver sheen obsidian is also associated with the third eye for reflection, insight and seeing yourself clearly. It is widely used as a protective stone, often kept by the front door or in busy spaces. Because of its mirror-like surface, it has a long tradition in scrying, the practice of gazing into a reflective surface for reflection and intuition. The sphere shape adds its own symbolism of wholeness and an even, gentle presence. Explore more stones like it in our Protection and Grounding and Stability collections.
How to Use
- Set it on its base in a dim room with one candle or lamp and gaze into it for a short scrying or reflection session.
- Hold it in both hands during meditation and let its cool, smooth weight ground you.
- Pair it with black tourmaline or hematite for a sleek black protection display.
- Keep it near your front door or desk as a protective focal point.
- Give it to a tarot reader, witchy friend or anyone who loves dark, elegant decor.
Crystal Care
Obsidian is volcanic glass, about 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, so it can scratch and can chip or crack if dropped on a hard floor. Keep it on its base so it cannot roll. Wipe it with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, rinse briefly if needed and dry well. Avoid sudden temperature changes and harsh cleaners. Store it apart from harder stones. Read how to cleanse and charge your crystals.
FAQs
Does it come with a stand?
Yes. The supplier lists each sphere with a base, so it is ready to display.
Which size should I choose?
40-45mm is about the size of a golf ball to a ping-pong ball and easy to hold. 45-50mm is a little fuller, and 50-60mm makes the best scrying sphere, with more surface to gaze into.
What causes the silver sheen?
The shimmer comes from tiny gas bubbles and mineral inclusions aligned in the glass as the lava flowed, which reflect light as a silvery glow.
Is obsidian natural?
Yes. Obsidian is natural volcanic glass formed from rapidly cooled lava. It is not man-made glass, and the sheen is natural, not a coating.
Is obsidian fragile?
Obsidian is natural glass, so it can chip or crack if dropped on a hard floor. Handle it gently and keep it on its stand.
What Is Silver Sheen Obsidian?
Silver sheen obsidian is a variety of obsidian, a natural volcanic glass that forms when lava cools too quickly to crystallize. Aligned inclusions create its silvery shimmer. Mexico is one of the best-known sources. Obsidian has been used since ancient times for sharp tools, blades and polished mirrors, including the famous black mirrors of the Aztecs, and today it is valued as a protective, grounding stone. It differs from gold sheen and rainbow obsidian only in the color of its sheen.
Further Reading
Bring home this silver sheen obsidian sphere and keep a little moonlit mystery on your shelf.
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