![]() Here are some practical ways you can tell between a real obsidian and a fake obsidian. With a rock that has many look-alikes and wannabes, obsidian is pretty challenging to identify if you don’t have handy tips to do so. Rock identification is no easy feat, especially if you’re dealing with a specimen that’s potentially an obsidian. The more people want obsidian, the more fakes pop up. Buyers can’t always see or touch the stone before buying, making it tricky to tell real from fake. The rise of online shopping makes it even easier for these fakes to get into people’s hands. Some are just regular glass dyed black, while others are different types of stones that look somewhat like obsidian. These fake obsidians are often cheaper to produce and can be sold to unsuspecting buyers for the price of real obsidian. So, they create stuff that looks like the real deal but isn’t. Here’s the thing, though: when something gets popular, there are always folks who want to make a quick buck. Check out our article on where obsidian is found if you want to mine for your own gem. ![]() Obsidian is a pretty popular gem because of its unique look and cool origin story (remember, it comes from volcanoes!). Why you’re seeing more fake obsidian these days In some cultures, it was believed to protect the person wearing it from evil. People have carved it into statues, used it in mosaics, or turned it into beautiful jewelry. Obsidian has played a big part in art and jewelry, too. If you hit obsidian in a certain way, it can break into pieces with super sharp edges- even sharper than a surgeon’s scalpel! Because of this, ancient humans used obsidian to make tools and weapons like knives, arrowheads, and spears.īut that’s not all. Certain types of obsidian, like the ones with pretty patterns or colors, can be rarer and thus more valuable. The value of obsidian is dictated by its beauty and the way it can be shaped and used. It’s often black, but it can have streaks of other colors like green, brown, or even shiny gold and silver. This glass-like appearance is because obsidian doesn’t have the time to form crystals as it cools down super fast. Unlike most rocks, obsidian is glassy and smooth. One of the coolest things about this gem is how it looks. When this happens and the molten rock quickly cools down, it can turn into obsidian. Sometimes, this magma pushes its way up and spills out of a volcano. Picture this: deep inside the Earth, there’s melted rock called magma. ![]() Overview Of Natural Obsidian And Why Fakes Are Common Obsidian photo provided by and available for purchase at GAFTreasures
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