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Mahogany Obsidian

✦ Stone of Strength ✦

Crystal lore: 🌿 Healing🔥 Confidence🌳 Grounding

Brown

Variety of Obsidian.

Mahogany Obsidian specimen
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Mahogany Obsidian is a trade name or variety used in the crystal and gem trade for a form of Obsidian. It is not a separate IMA-recognised mineral, so scientific properties are listed on the parent page.

🌍 Where it's found

  • Type locality
  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Obsidian family

Apache tears
Apache tearsRock
Gold Sheen Obsidian
Gold Sheen ObsidianMineral variety
Obsidian
ObsidianRock
Rainbow Obsidian
Rainbow ObsidianRock
Silver Sheen Obsidian
Silver Sheen ObsidianMineral variety
Snowflake obsidian
Snowflake obsidianRock
Velvet Obsidian
Velvet ObsidianMineral variety

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Brown-and-black obsidian associated with strength and vitality.

Traditional uses
strength, grounding, vitality
Chakra
Root Sacral
Zodiac
♎Libra
Element
🌿Earth 🔥Fire

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

AmberPaired in tradition for vitality, with Amber bringing warmth as well. HematiteBoth carry the theme of grounding, so together they're thought to reinforce it. Red JasperA natural partner for grounding; Red Jasper also adds stamina. Snowflake ObsidianPaired in tradition for grounding, with Snowflake Obsidian bringing balance as well. Clear QuartzLifts and clarifies mahogany obsidian's grounding energy; clear quartz is said to amplify any stone.

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