Physical Characteristics: Black Obsidian with inclusions of a white mineral (phenocryst) making it look like there are snowflakes on a black background. Obsidian is a silica volcanic material, usually glassy and a hardness of 5-6. The picture shows sample pieces, so you may or may not receive one that is shown.
Metaphysical Properties: Assists in finding thought patterns that are no longer useful, and in changing those thought patterns to relieve less than ideal conditions. It helps find love and beauty in life, and is a great stone for meditation.