Forte Bead - Brown Snowflake Obsidian - Sold Individually

• Sold Individually
• Also known as Pony Beads, Forte Beads are a 5x7mm bead that is rectangular in shape with rounded edges, almost like a rondel or heishi. They have a larger hole of 2.5mm, allowing for you to use many kinds of stringing materials. Our favorite cords to use is our pre-made bracelet and necklace nylon cords, they have finished ends so it makes it super simple to string on your forte beads and go! Another one of our favorite cords to use is our 1.5mm Nylon cords. We have all kinds of colors to choose from to match your style.
• What is it: Obsidian is an igneous rock that forms when molten rock cools so rapidly that it is unable to form into a crystalline structure. The result is a volcanic glass with a smooth uniform texture that breaks with a conchoidal fracture. 
• History: Obsidian has been used since ancient times and has written about as far back as two thousand years ago. It has been mined for jewelry and sculptures all over the world since then. Obsidian is found anywhere that has experienced volcanic eruption with rapid cooling. However, no snowflake obsidian has been found that dates before the Cretaceous period. It is believed that even primitive mankind may have used obsidian for jewelry, tools and weaponry such as arrowheads and knives.
• Metaphysical Properties: Obsidian is said to be a truth stone. Believed to be a strongly protective stone, it repels negativity. Obsidian removes mental stress and tension.

Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead.