Obsidian Bracelet Pink Amethyst is a relatively

Pink Amethyst is a relatively newer mineral found in deposits located in Argentina

meaning blue

Specimens such as this one are one of

or even more rocks

Its name is derived from the Greek phrase pyrites lithos translating to the stone which strikes fire

Obsidian Bracelet Pink Amethyst is a relativelyStone: Obsidian Bead: Round 6mm Average Length: 7 in. Obsidian is a naturally occurring form of volcanic glass. Obsidian forms as lava cools very rapidly and is not considered a mineral as its lacks any form of crystal structure. It is said that obsidian is actually a mistranslation from Pliny the Elder's Natural History. The first spelling of the word was obsian. Obsidian has been used to make surgical blades and arrowheads throughout history because