Snowflake Obsidian Tumbled Stones, 24 Pieces

Glossy black stone, softened by tumbling and scattered with pale, snow-like markings. These snowflake obsidian tumbled stones have a cool, smooth feel in the hand, with each piece carrying its own balance of darkness, grey bloom and bright mineral pattern.

Black glass with soft white patterning

• The polished surface catches the light, giving the darker areas a quiet, mirror-like depth.
• Pale crystal markings sit across the black base like frost, flowers or drifting snow.
• Each stone is rounded and irregular, so the set feels natural rather than uniform.
• The smooth finish makes them pleasing to hold, arrange in a bowl, or keep on a desk.
• The contrast is gentle but striking, suited to monochrome spaces and simple ritual corners.

Volcanic glass, naturally patterned

Snowflake obsidian is a form of black obsidian, a volcanic glass. Its pale markings come from white crystals within the darker stone, creating the speckled pattern that gives it its name. Because the pattern forms naturally, no two pieces will have the same markings, shape or depth of colour.

Ways to use them day to day

Keep a few in a small dish, use them as tactile focus stones, or add them to a crystal grid, altar or meditation space. Their polished surface makes them easy to handle, and the mixed shapes give a set a more organic, collected feel.

Symbol and tradition

Snowflake obsidian is traditionally associated with steadiness, gentleness and constancy. In older folk belief, obsidian was sometimes used as an amulet stone, linked with warding symbolism and the wish for happiness. Here, that history gives the stones a quiet contemplative layer: a meaningful object for people who like their crystals to carry both visual beauty and a sense of story.

Keeping the polish looking good

Wipe the stones with a soft dry cloth when needed. Obsidian is natural glass, so store it where the pieces will not be knocked hard against other stones or rough surfaces.

Size, origin and set details

This set includes 24 snowflake obsidian tumbled stones from the USA. Each stone is approximately 10-25mm, with natural variation in shape, pattern and finish.

A thoughtful crystal gift

A lovely choice for someone beginning a crystal collection, refreshing a meditation space, or building a simple monochrome display. The set format also makes it easy to share a few stones among friends, guests or workshop participants.

Common questions

Is snow obsidian the same stone?
Yes. Snowflake obsidian is also known as snow obsidian or flower obsidian, names that refer to its pale markings within black obsidian.

Will every stone look like the photo?
The overall look is black obsidian with pale snow-like markings, but each tumbled stone is naturally different in pattern, shape and tone.