Although we’re most familiar with the black form of obsidian, there are actually a number of different colours of obsidian available. Energetically, they all share the main qualities of obsidian – for a refresher on what those are, see here: https://www.amethystyogaandhealing.com.au/amethyst-crystal-library-obdisidan

Snowflake obsidian is a form of obsidian which looks like it has little “snowflakes” in it. These are formed by bits of the mineral cristobalite. Unsurprisingly, it’s a favourite stone for winter. 

I find snowflake obsidian a great stone for concentration and focus, as well as meditation. I’ve been known to give it to students to help them with their studies! 

Like pure snow, it’s a stone which encourages us to release the mental impurities of unhelpful thinking and attachments. It can help us to feel more calm and in particular to cool anger and resentment.  

It’s also known as a stone which can help with loneliness – helping us move from loneliness and isolation to solitude and surrender. 

Like regular obsidian, the way that it might help you to release that unhelpful stuff is by bringing it up to the surface to be released – so that’s something to be ready for. Also like regular obsidian, it is a stone of grounding and protection, absorbing negativity. This means it’s important to cleanse and charge it regularly if you’re using it!