Gold Sheen Obsidian Rough | Large | 90-150 gms
🌎 Source: Brazil
🌙 All of our rough pieces are sized not by eye, but by weight so we can be sure all pieces within a size are cohesive. The weight range for these Large roughs is as follows:
⚖️ Weight Range: 90-150 gms
Stone Meaning
EMPOWERMENT | REVEALING TRUTH | PROTECTION
AFFIRMATION: “I stand in my power, see through illusion, and shine from within.”
BEST FOR: Shadow work, confidence boosting, psychic protection, and uncovering your inner gold
CHAKRA: Solar Plexus, Root
SIGNS: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn
ELEMENT: Fire, Earth
PLANET: Pluto, Mars
COMPANION STONES: Black Obsidian (for deep shadow work), Tiger Eye (for confidence and drive), Pyrite (for abundance and action), Labradorite (to boost inner magic and spiritual strength)
Gold Sheen Obsidian is here to say: “Stop playing small, babe.” This mystical mirror of molten lava and ancient fire doesn’t just shield you from negativity—it holds up a golden spotlight to the parts of yourself you’ve been hiding, dimming, or doubting.
It’s time to reclaim your glow.
This naturally occurring volcanic glass dazzles with a shimmering, metallic sheen thanks to microscopic gas bubbles formed during its rapid cooling. That gold shimmer? That’s the sparkle of your own inner power, ready to break through the surface.
Metaphysical Properties:
Gold Sheen Obsidian works with the Solar Plexus and Root Chakras, helping you anchor your energy while firing up your confidence, purpose, and sense of personal power. It’s ideal for shadow work—aka getting real with your inner world—and alchemising fear into fuel.
This is the stone for truth-seekers, spiritual warriors, and anyone ready to clear the BS (from themselves and others) and get back to living boldly.
While regular Black Obsidian is the deep-sea diver of the crystal world, Gold Sheen brings in that glint of light—the why, the lesson, the next step. It doesn’t just reflect darkness; it reveals the gold within it.
Emotional & Spiritual Benefits:
- Strengthens willpower and self-discipline
- Exposes limiting beliefs and self-sabotage
- Encourages you to embrace your full potential
- Shields against psychic attacks and energy vampires
- Excellent for cord cutting, energy clearing, and spiritual boundary work
Scientific Fun Fact:
Obsidian isn’t a crystal in the traditional sense—it’s a naturally occurring volcanic glass with no orderly crystal structure. The “sheen” varieties (gold, silver, rainbow) get their shimmer from the presence of microscopic gas bubbles trapped during the lava’s rapid cooling process.
Gold Sheen Obsidian is most commonly found in Mexico, though similar materials have been located in other volcanic regions worldwide.
Despite its flash, it’s a relatively soft material (5–5.5 on the Mohs scale), so treat it kindly—just like that powerhouse heart of yours.
When to Use Gold Sheen Obsidian:
- During shadow work, self-reflection, or journaling
- When setting boundaries or saying “no” with love
- Before public speaking, interviews, or any moment you need to shine
- In energy protection rituals or when cutting energetic cords
- When you’re ready to transmute fear into fuel
ALTERNATIVE NAMES: Sheen Obsidian, Solar Obsidian (less common)
MINERAL FAMILY: Amorphous Volcanic Glass
CRYSTAL SYSTEM: None (amorphous)
COLOUR: Black with shimmering gold sheen
ORIGINS: Mexico (primary), USA, and other volcanic regions
RARITY: Moderately rare – sought after due to limited natural occurrence and stunning aesthetic
✨ Gold Sheen Obsidian is the mirror that doesn’t lie—but also doesn’t let you forget how damn powerful you really are. 🔥💛🖤
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"Price is per one piece, intuitively picked for you. The pictures represent the quality and sizing you can expect to receive however please note that stone is unique and one of a kind so there will be slight variations."
Shape significance
Using crystals for their spiritual and healing properties can be fun and fascinating and is a killer way to connect with the earth’s energy. But, when you really start digging into the magickal world of sparkly stones, it can start getting really overwhelming.
Not only do crystals come in every colour of the rainbow and serve different intended purposes, they are also found in many different shape formations. Newbies to the crystal world may think the way a stone is cut or shaped is purely aesthetic, but there’s a little more to a crystal’s shape than meets the eye. Just as the colours of the stones convey unique meanings, crystal shapes also matter. And while experts say that the structure of a crystal doesn’t change the type of energy it emits, the shape DOES affect the way you receive said energy.
We've put together a handy blog for you to learn about the possible reason or meaning behind the forms of crystals you're drawn to here
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