The following description of obsidian's metaphysical properties comes from Philip Permutt's "The Crystal Healer", page 93. Average measurements for the mirrors will follow the description. One side is polished obsidian, the other is a portrait of a Greco-Roman deity. Please avoid getting the portrait wet, as it may begin to tarnish.
"Common Sources: Mexico, USA Astrological Associations: Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn Chakra: Base
Healing Qualities: Brings wisdom and offers protection. Good for learning. Physical: Good for the colon, and make sexuality and qualities. Helps gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), wind pains, and nausea. Helps you recognize the causes of dis-ease. Emotional/Spiritual: Grounding. Helps self-defeating patterns and subconscious blockages. Enables you to see your dark side. Integrates spirituality into everyday life. Aids access to roots and past experiences. Acts as a mirror to the soul - lets you take a long hard look at yourself, and then smile."
