Onyx is a type of agate, a semiprecious stone. In nature, several of its varieties are found. Most often we can meet a stone of green color: from light marsh to dark green shades. And few know that onyx is black, white and red. It is easy to recognize this stone by strips, by it you can determine the variety. If black stripes and white alternate, then you see chalcedony-onyx, white and red - carneol, and brown and white - sardonyx. The thinner the strips, the more expensive the stone is valued.
Its name comes from the ancient Greek word "swelling" ("nail"). The most expensive specimens are mined today in the USA, Brazil, Uruguay, India and the Arabian Peninsula.
Previously, the walls of places of worship were laid out of this stone. The fact that it was used in the construction of the Jerusalem temple is mentioned in the Bible. In addition, this mineral adorns the famous Muslim Kaaba temple .
In the old days, onyx was ambiguous. In the East, they considered him unhappy. The Chinese believed so much that he was causing trouble, that they even feared approaching the place where he was being mined. The Arabs dubbed him “sad,” in Yemen they tried to get rid of him, they believed that the stone resembled the eye sockets of a dead woman.
But the ancient Romans believed that onyx properties are magical and is the most powerful of the charms. It was used in ceremonies and rituals, for the manufacture of amulets. According to legend, he protected a person from sudden death, from libel and slander. In addition, the patient who drank the drug infused with Onyx was certainly recovering. True, the onyx properties of the talisman showed only in the hands of good people, they did not apply to evil.
The French called the mineral "a stone of light and sincerity", in this country they believed that only a person with an open heart could find it. However, all peoples believed in his magical power.
Healing properties
It is believed that the mineral heals both the body and soul, it “pulls” all the negativity onto itself. They recommend wearing onyx in the solar plexus . Stone properties has to improve the functioning of the liver, intestines, stomach, kidneys. In addition, it strengthens bones, helps weather-dependent people cope with malaise on cloudy days.
Amulets from it are advised to be worn by those who are prone to melancholy and depression. Onyx relieves even severe stress, tidies nerves and cures insomnia. They say that a stone helps in those cases when a person is at the last line, can save someone who seeks suicide.
He is also credited with the properties of increasing potency, although only in those cases when its decrease is caused by psychological problems. How else can onyx help? The properties water infused with this mineral will allow you to lose weight. The infusion should be consumed by mouth, it reduces appetite and eliminates cravings for fat and sweets.
Magical properties
In India, amulets were made of this stone, they brought luck and luck to their owners. A product with onyx can give happiness and attract love, relieve shyness and make it strong.
Onyx brings peace and prosperity to the family, it is presented to the newlyweds on their wedding day. It is good if such a talisman becomes a relic and is passed from hand to hand - from elders to younger ones.
It is recommended to buy the stone to people who have the makings of a leader; he will give them confidence, discipline, and help achieve stability. He gives his owner courage, optimism, the ability to never give up.
But the main thing is that onyx is a strong amulet, protects from witchcraft, sorcery and love spells. They say that the one who wears it in a ring is not in danger of early death. He will protect the owner from attempt on life, and from an accident. However, onyx does not display its properties for everyone, only for those who are pure in soul. In general, they say that he resembles a dog - at first he “looks closely” at the owner, and then he can already accept him and love him.
This mineral is primarily suitable for those born under the signs of Capricorn, Virgo and Aries, it helps them accumulate positive energy. They don’t advise wearing the stone to Gemini, it will not bring misfortune, but it will not protect it either. In general, onyx loves people of elegant age, those who have already achieved something in life and want to find peace. He is also considered the protector of the elderly and single.