The following description of obsidian's metaphysical properties comes from Philip Permutt's "The Crystal Healer", page 93. Average measurements for the towers will follow the description.
"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."
On average, these towers are 3.5 inches tall 1 inch wide, and 1 inch deep. They weigh on average 67 grams.
