Snowflake Obsidian is a smooth, opaque black stone with a speckled pattern of white spots,  formed from high-silica cooled lava. In jewelry design, Snowflake Obsidian matches well with other black stones like Onyx and Black Obsidian or white stones like Clear Quartz and Moonstone. For a dramatic and high-contrast look, Snowflake Obsidian could be paired with other opaque, saturated gemstones like Red Jasper or Lapis. Snowflake Obsidian looks best with silver metals.

Snowflake Obsidian is named for its appearance that resembles flecks of snowflakes in a dark sky. This stone is most often sourced from Scotland, Italy, Mexico, and the United States. 

Snowflake Obsidian is believed to hold metaphysical properties that enhance emotional balance, relaxation, and inner peace. This stone is also used in gemstone healing to aid meditation and mindfulness practices.