Black Obsidian Tumbled Chips, 1 lb, 7-9mm

Small, glossy, and jet-black, these 7 to 9mm obsidian chips give you genuine black obsidian in a size made for spell jars, grids, and crafts. Born of lava cooled too fast to crystallize, obsidian is a classic grounding and protective stone, and this one-pound bag is a generous working supply of it.

Reach for the chips whenever you want a little protective, grounding obsidian to scatter, pour, or pack into a working.

Key Features of These Black Obsidian Tumbled Chips

A full pound of genuine obsidian. Roughly a pound of real black obsidian chips, a true working quantity rather than a single stone.

Small 7 to 9mm chips. Tumbled smooth and sized small, ideal for spell jars, crystal grids, pouches, resin, and craft work.

Grounding and protection. Black obsidian is a classic stone for grounding and a strong protective edge.

Product Details

• Weight: approximately 1 lb per bag
• Chip size: 7 to 9mm, tumbled smooth
• Material: genuine black obsidian (natural volcanic glass)
• Associations: root chakra, Saturn
• SKU: GCTOBSBB
• A natural stone, so chip size and shape vary from piece to piece

The Spiritual Significance

Obsidian is natural volcanic glass, formed when lava cools so fast that no crystals have time to grow. Humans have worked it since the Stone Age, knapping it into blades and polishing it into the earliest mirrors, and that reflective quality made it a classic tool for scrying and seeing what is hidden.

In magical practice black obsidian is above all a grounding and protective stone, reached for to steady the energy, draw off negativity, and set a firm boundary. Crystal workers tie it to the root chakra and the steadying planet Saturn. In chip form it is easy to layer into spell jars and grids wherever you want that protective, earthy edge.

How To Use These Black Obsidian Tumbled Chips

1. Cleanse the chips on arrival and between workings with smoke, moonlight, or a rest on selenite.
2. Layer them into spell jars or witch bottles for protection and grounding.
3. Build a crystal grid, ringing a central stone or candle with chips.
4. Carry or pouch a few in a mojo bag or pocket charm.
5. Use them in resin, jewelry, and other crafts that call for genuine obsidian.

Pairs Well With

• White Sage Smudge Sticks to cleanse the chips and your space before ritual.
• White Selenite Wand to rest a working supply on and recharge it between uses.
• Black Obsidian Scrying Mirror to extend obsidian's reflective work.
• Black Tourmaline Bracelet, 8mm to double down on grounding protection.
• Clear Quartz Polygon to anchor a grid and amplify the chips around it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are black obsidian chips used for?

They are a bulk supply for spell jars, witch bottles, crystal grids, mojo bags, and crafts. Tied to the root chakra, black obsidian is reached for to steady the energy, draw off negativity, and set firm protective boundaries.

How big are the chips?

These chips run roughly 7 to 9mm, a small, pourable size that works well in jars, grids, and resin. Because they are natural stones tumbled by weight, the exact size and shape of individual chips vary within each bag.

Is it natural obsidian?

Yes. Black obsidian is natural volcanic glass, formed when lava cools too quickly to crystallize. Being glass, it has a smooth, glossy break and a deep, mirror-dark color rather than visible mineral facets.

How much is in a bag?

Each bag holds approximately one pound of 7 to 9mm chips. As natural stone tumbled by weight, the exact count varies from bag to bag, though a pound of chips this size goes a long way across many jars and grids.

How do I cleanse and care for them?

Cleanse with smoke, moonlight, or selenite. Obsidian is glass, so handle it gently to avoid chips cracking, and avoid leaving it in salt for long stretches, which can dull the polished surface over time.