Volcanic glass with pale patterns
Snowflake obsidian is volcanic glass with pale, snowflake-like patches against a darker background. The contrasting pattern is a defining visual feature. A polished surface can make the distribution of those patches easy to compare, without turning the snowflake resemblance into a claim about the object’s effects.
What are the decorative purposes of snowflake obsidian?
Snowflake obsidian is used for decorative purposes in interior design, art, and crafts to add a touch of natural beauty and symbolism to spaces.
Personal symbolism
In contemporary crystal symbolism, snowflake obsidian is associated with contrast and reflection. These are personal or cultural associations. Someone may choose a piece as a reminder of those values, without expecting the material to produce a physical or emotional effect.
Before choosing a piece
Read the stated material, dimensions and construction of the actual item. Keep the care directions for its setting, cord or other components as well as the stone. Store finished pieces so that they do not strike one another, and choose a stable location for decorative objects.
