The guide
Gemstone Lucky Cat - Black Obsidian: quick answer
Gemstone Lucky Cat - Black Obsidian is a black obsidian crystal. It costs £12.80 and is in stock, shipped across the UK in 2–5 working days. Black is the traditional colour of protection and of banishing what is unwanted. It suits someone drawn to bold, glossy black pieces.
Key facts
| Product type | Gemstone Figures |
|---|---|
| This option | Black Obsidian |
| Material | Black Obsidian: natural volcanic glass, not a crystal |
| Colour | Glossy black |
| Hardness | 5–5.5 on the Mohs scale |
| Natural or man-made | Natural volcanic glass formed when lava cools very quickly. |
| Where it is usually found | Mexico and volcanic regions worldwide |
| What's included | One crystal |
| SKU | gemf-53 |
| Price | £12.80 |
| Availability | In stock |
| Care | Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks. |
| Delivery | UK only. £3.95, free over £40; 2–5 working days |
| Returns | 14 days from delivery (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations) |
| Payment | Card via secure Shopify checkout |
What it is
Gemstone Lucky Cat - Black Obsidian is a natural black obsidian piece.
Black is the traditional colour of protection and of banishing what is unwanted. Styling: black looks dramatic on a gothic altar and crisp against white walls.
Also in this range (4 in total): Gold Tiger Eye, Rose Quartz, Amethyst.
Materials and size
Black Obsidian is natural volcanic glass, not a crystal, typically glossy black. It measures 5–5.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. Natural volcanic glass formed when lava cools very quickly.
Obsidian blades can be sharper than surgical steel, which is why it was prized for tools.
Traditional uses
In modern crystal practice each stone carries traditional associations; these are beliefs, not health claims. Polished obsidian was used for mirrors by the Aztecs; one such mirror, associated with the Elizabethan scholar John Dee, is in the British Museum. In modern practice obsidian is linked with protection and honest self-reflection. In modern crystal tradition black obsidian is linked with the root chakra and with Scorpio and Sagittarius. These are traditions and beliefs, described for interest, not health or medical claims.
How to use it
- Hold it during meditation as a point of focus.
- Keep it in a pocket, on a desk or in a crystal grid.
- It pairs traditionally with clear quartz or selenite.
- Grid idea: crystal grids arrange stones in a pattern such as a circle or the Flower of Life around a central piece and a written intention.
- Moon idea: many collectors set their stones out on the night of the full moon and bring them back in the next morning.
- Gifting idea: wrap it in a small cloth pouch with a handwritten note about the stone's traditional meaning.
Care
- Wipe with a smooth, slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away; avoid soaps, salt and long soaks. Obsidian is glass, so it can chip if knocked.
- Dust gently; check whether the stone tolerates water.
Who it suits
Ideal for someone drawn to bold, glossy black pieces. At £12.80 it also works as a small add-on gift or stocking filler.
Delivery and returns
UK delivery is £3.95, or free if your basket is over £40: add £27.20 more to qualify. Delivery usually takes 2–5 working days. Returns: 14 days from delivery; email hello@starseeduk.co.uk. Payment by card through secure Shopify checkout.
