Onyx Stone: Properties and Virtues of Onyx
A stone of stability , it is recommended to carry it with you in times of stress, sadness or depression , but also to overcome a breakup or bereavement . By balancing the body and mind, the precious stone gives strength and vigor .
- Origin of the name: From the Greek “onyx” means “nail or claw”
- Home group: Quartzites
- Color(s): Black and white
- Symbol: Stability
- Hardness: 6.5 - 7
- Deposits: Brazil, India, United States, Madagascar, Mexico, Uruguay
- Chemical formula: Silicon dioxide
- Day of the week: Tuesday
Varieties of Onyx
The cabochon is mainly used to show the clear bedding typical of Onyx.
Onyx stones that do not have characteristic bedding are often faceted to make the stone more attractive .
One of the common varieties of Onyx. We can clearly see the bedding on this stone.
Benefits and virtues of Onyx
On an emotional level
Onyx optimizes self-control and helps increase a sense of responsibility . It constitutes a shield and provides stability against harmful influence and harassment:
- Removes sadness and grants resistance , strength and vigor
- Provides service for the realization of karma
- Better anchoring to the Earth and balance for the physical body and mind
- Gives confidence in the future
- Optimizes moderation, control of passions and emotions
- Promotes a sense of responsibility
- Encourages the search for truth
- Keep bad dreams away
- Relieves worries and bad memories
- Support in difficult times and bereavements
On the physical level
- Conditions circulation , improves hearing and soothes ear pain
- Tones the skin , eyes , hair , legs , pancreas and bone marrow
- Strengthens the heart , spleen, kidneys and nerves
- Protects against time sensitivity
- Relieves ringing in the ears
- Improves the circulatory system
- Improves cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Soothes the feet
Chakras
Onyx helps people suffering from hearing problems, ringing in the ears and reduces tinnitus deposited on the Throat Chakra . This stone helps with self-control and a sense of responsibility.
It is an anchor stone to the head linked to the Root Chakra .
Astrological signs
Black Onyx is said to be linked to the signs of Leo , Capricorn and Sagittarius , while Striped Onyx is said to be associated with Virgo , Scorpio and Libra .
Recharging and purification
After a while the stone has given all the energy it could , it can be purified energetically by placing it on a bed of coarse salt for several hours or by immersing it for several hours in non-calcareous water .
For greater efficiency, you can then charge in the sun or natural light .
Meaning and History of Onyx
The word “onyx” comes from the Greek, it means “nail”. In Antiquity this term initially designated all chalcedony , some of which had the color of the nail. Later, the name was restricted to the darkest chalcedony. They are most generally found in Brazil.
In Rome , Onyx, a semi-precious stone, was very appreciated for making cameos and seals , because it had the property of not sticking to wax.
Greek mythology has a legend about Onyx : one day when the beautiful Aphrodite was fast asleep by a river, Cupid came and cut her nails with the iron of one of his arrows. The clippings fell on the sand of the bank, and were transformed into onyx stones by the Fates.
As often, in the Middle Ages, traditional beliefs were linked to the appearance and color of things, Onyx and its dark brilliance was linked to curses , hatred and anger, in short to everything that could be influenced by the forces of evil.
However, in the Bible, Onyx is mentioned when the Lord speaks to Moses and gives him precise instructions down to the smallest details so that he builds a sanctuary and prepares the vestments and regalia of the priests. It is written: “Then you shall make a breastplate of the Judgment […]; there will be four rows of stones […] and the fourth row: Chrysolite, Beryl and Onyx. »
