Black Obsidian

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Black Obsidian has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (Feb 2026). Mentioned in a discussion about misunderstood lyrics and spiritual practices.

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. It is an igneous rock. Produced from felsic lava, obsidian is rich in the lighter elements such as silicon, oxygen, aluminium, sodium, and potassium. It is commonly found within the margins of rhyolitic lava flows known as obsidian flows. These flows have a high content of silica, giving them a high viscosity. The high viscosity inhibits the diffusion of atoms thro