Mixed Quartz and Feldspar Crystal Pendulums (Featuring Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, and Labradorite)
Multiple Mineral Species (Volcanic Glass, Quartz var. Rose Quartz, Quartz var. Amethyst, Feldspar var. Labradorite) · Semi-Precious Gemstone, Metamorphic/Igneous Mineral Specimens, Decorative Pendulums
Crystal System
Amorphous (Obsidian), Trigonal (Quartz varieties), Triclinic (Labradorite). Carved into multifaceted pendulum shapes.
Mineral Group
Silicates (Tectosilicates) and Mineraloids (Obsidian)
Chemical Formula
SiO2 (Quartz varieties), (Na,Ca)(Al,Si)4O8 (Labradorite), Amorphous SiO2 with H2O and impurities (Obsidian)
Formation Process
Varies by stone: Obsidian forms from rapidly cooled felsic lava (igneous/mineraloid); Quartz varieties form in hydrothermal veins or pegmatites; Labradorite forms in mafic igneous rocks like anorthosite.
About This Crystal
A collection of polished dowsing pendulums shaped into faceted bullets with metal bails attached at the top. The assortment includes opaque black obsidian, translucent pale pink rose quartz, deep purple banded amethyst, and dark grey-green labradorite with subtle iridescence.
Physical Characteristics
Colors range from jet black, soft pink, deep violet, to smoky grey-blue. Luster is vitreous to glassy. Tenacity is brittle. Mohs hardness varies between 5.5 and 7 depending on the specific mineral.
Optical Properties
Varies by stone: Obsidian is isotropic (singly refractive); Quartz varieties are uniaxial positive (doubly refractive); Labradorite exhibits optical phenomena known as labradorescence (schiller effect).
Hardness & Durability
Origin Region
Global distribution including Brazil, Madagascar, India, Canada, and Mexico. Cut and polished in various lapidary centers.
Hardness & Durability
Hardness ranges from 5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Quartz (7) and Labradorite (6-6.5) are durable enough for regular wear, while Obsidian (5-5.5) scratches more easily and has conchoidal fracture points.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, prolonged direct sunlight which can fade amethyst and rose quartz, and ultrasonic cleaners for fractured or included stones.
Rarity & Value
Common to moderately common minerals shaped into affordable metaphysical tools. Value is generally low to moderate, driven primarily by the quality of the raw material, clarity, and craftsmanship of the cut.
Special Characteristics
Labradorescence flash in the labradorite specimens, color zoning in the amethyst, and the smooth glassy texture of obsidian. Commonly utilized as divination and dowsing pendulums.
Lore & History
Widely used in modern crystal healing, dowsing, and pendulum divination. Each stone is traditionally associated with specific chakras: Obsidian for grounding and the Root Chakra, Rose Quartz for unconditional love and the Heart Chakra, Amethyst for spiritual growth and the Third Eye Chakra, and Labradorite for transformation and protection.