Rainbow Obsidian Meaning & Crystal Healing Properties

Rainbow Obsidian is one of the varieties on our Obsidian overview, where you can compare the whole obsidian family side by side.

Hi, I am Laurie, and I run Wholehearted Crystal Creations here in Regina. Rainbow obsidian looks plain black until you shine a light through it, then rainbow bands appear. Here is what it is.

What Is Rainbow Obsidian?

Rainbow Obsidian is obsidian, natural volcanic glass, containing tiny aligned mineral particles. In bright light those particles scatter colour into rainbow bands of purple, green, blue and gold. Much of it comes from Mexico.

At 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale it is natural glass and can chip. See its family on our obsidian overview.

Rainbow Obsidian at a Glance

• Colour: Black with a rainbow sheen
• Chakras: Root and Heart
• Element: Earth and Fire
• Zodiac: Libra and Scorpio
• Type: Obsidian, volcanic glass
• Hardness: 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale

Rainbow Obsidian Meaning and Healing Properties

Rainbow Obsidian is a crystal that draws out your truth, compassion and strength. It is connected to the root chakra and is known to ground, stabilize and bring clarity to whatever you are working through.

Rainbow Obsidian clears and protects you from negative energy and can open up new realms of love and light. It can help cleanse the aura, heal a broken heart and draw in the courage to pave a new path forward.

Rainbow Obsidian Benefits

• Truth, compassion and strength.
• Grounding and clarity.
• Protection from negative energy.
• Healing a broken heart.
• Courage for a new path.

Chakra-wise, rainbow obsidian works with the root and heart chakras. It is associated with the elements of Earth and Fire and with Libra and Scorpio.

How to Use Rainbow Obsidian

• Hold it in sunlight to find the rainbow, and set an intention for a fresh start.
• Keep it close after a heartbreak.
• Keep it by your door for protection.

How to Cleanse and Care for Rainbow Obsidian

• A quick rinse is fine. Dry it afterwards.
• Handle it gently. Natural glass can chip, and chipped edges can be sharp.
• Skip harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners.
• Store it padded and away from harder stones.
• Any cleansing method works: moonlight, sound, smoke, running water or a selenite plate.

Is Rainbow Obsidian Right for You?

If you are healing a broken heart or need courage for a new path, rainbow obsidian offers protection with a gentler, more hopeful energy than black obsidian.

Related Crystals

• Snowflake Obsidian: black with white blooms, for balance and finding light in dark periods.
• Mahogany Obsidian: black with red-brown streaks, for grounding, growth, releasing old patterns.
• Apache Tear: translucent black nodules, for comfort through grief.

Shop Rainbow Obsidian at Wholehearted Crystal Creations

Every piece is hand-selected and ships from my little studio in Regina, SK, across Canada and worldwide. Browse all rainbow obsidian, intuitively chosen and ready to find their person.

Rainbow Obsidian FAQ

What is rainbow obsidian good for?
Truth, grounding, protection, healing a broken heart and courage for a new path.

Why does rainbow obsidian show colours?
Tiny aligned mineral particles scatter light into bands.

Can it go in water?
A quick rinse is fine.

What chakra is rainbow obsidian?
The root and heart.

With love, Laurie. Wholehearted Crystal Creations, Regina SK

Wholehearted Crystal Creations highly recommends that healing crystals are to be used in combination with other therapies and modalities and are not meant to replace recommended treatment from a licensed medical practitioner.