Snowflake Obsidian - for recognizing old habits, protection from emotional harm and grounding

Snowflake obsidian is also called the Stone of purity or the Stone of Clarity. It is used for recognizing old habits and patterns in ones life and changing them to more useful and beneficial ones. As a stone of clarity, it is said to bring hidden things to the surface. These hidden things could be perceived as positive or negative, depending on the person and circumstances, but the nice thing about snowflake obsidian is that this necessary process is done gently.
It is a common stone used to shield against negativity and give protection from physical and emotional harm. It is also a stone used for grounding and to surrender to a meditative state, going deeper. It is associated with the root chakra and is used by crystal healers for the veins, skeleton, and attaining and keeping smooth skin.