Many know onyx as a mystical stone, from which the temple of Solomon himself was built according to legends. Sincere time, the story of the stone has managed to become a multitude of legends and superstitions: some believed that the stone was able to prolong life, others were afraid of his extraordinary color, and some were considered his money as a monetary stone. This article will be discussed about the properties of onyx, its views and spheres of application of this mineral.
What it is?
Onyx is considered one of the varieties of agate and is a parallel-severe chalcedony. Like many sedimentary rocks, onyx has a simple chemical formula - SiO2 (silicon dioxide).
Depending on the varieties of onyx, the chemical formula, like the appearance of the mineral itself, can change significantly. For example, the chemical formula of marble onyx looks like this - Caco3. A distinctive feature of Onyx from other chalcedins is a unique color that can include stripes and circles at the same time 5-7 colors: red, black, white, gray, even green and blue.
The origin of onyx can be easily explained with the help of modern science - this mineral is formed by layering carbonate minerals in hot springs. When this process proceeds too quickly, a new mineral is formed - travertine. During layering, the mineral may be soaked in other rocks and elements, for example, oxide iron, from which the stone received a non-standard redhead color.
The first attempts of the mining of Onyx were taken back in the V century BC in Egypt and Babylon , a little later, the field appeared in Greece and Rome, where mineral is mined and for the current day.
Some varieties of high-quality and expensive stone are mined in India and Brazil.
Meaning for man
For a long history of the existence of this stone, many peoples began to attribute all new and new mystical significance to him.
It is believed that the name of the stone came from ancient Greek language - there the word "Onyhion" was actually translated as "nail".
The story of this stone is rooted in legends and myths. The ancient Greeks believed that this stone was the retail of the Goddess of the beauty of Aphrodite. Legends say that one day the God of Love Eros was amused with his arrows near Sleeping Aphrodite. During one of these games, one of the arrows began to nail the goddess and cut off his piece, which fell from Olympus to the human world.
This stone was revered not only by the ancient Greeks, other nations also had many legends about the properties and origin of this extraordinary mineral. Below you can familiarize yourself with some of them.
- If you are familiar with the stories of Cicero and Demosphen, then surely heard about such a method of training diction and speech bodies, as using polished stones. Ancient Roman speakers placed several onyx stones in his mouth and trained for a long time before the performance. It was believed that in this way they trained the muscles of the mouth and language, and the dictation itself became a clear, loud and sonor.
- In many European countries, Middle Ages used onyx as vessels for storing perfumes, medicines and herbs. This stone has exceptional chemical neutrality and does not interact with common chemical stimuli in contrast to metals that could oxidize, rust and spoil decorations.
- Mesopotamia, Babylon and Assyria had once used onyx as a divemic mineral, from which the elements of the interior, dishes and some household accessories were made.
- In Indian culture, he was considered the magic sacred stone, which fell to Earth at the very beginning of creating peace. Onyx products and decorations here were allowed to wear only to spiritual persons and leaders. Also, Indian shamans and the signs actively used it in their magical rituals and offerings.
- Asian peoples sinceks consider Onyx a stone of Great Sorrow. For quite a long time, onyx is used in their culture as a mineral for decorating the tomb of the great emperors and noble faces. It is believed that the mineral ensures the dead eternal peace and peace.
- The description of the onyx was found in the ancient Aztecs - there he was associated with a rich spiritual and mystical energy. Onyx plates and stones here built whole buildings and temples. Onyx has a toolkit for sacrifice and religious rites.
- In the legends about the great and wise king Solomon talks about the huge temple from Pure Onyx, in which there were no windows or even large doors. Inside the temple there was practically no light, which is why there was a permanent twilight. Over time, this method has become used in other temples and churches. Even today, in many modern churches, instead of glass in the temples, transparent plates of onyx are used. It is believed that onyx gives the place of priesthood and peace, approaching it to the Divine.
- In the Arab culture, this stone had its awesome meaning. This people identified a stone with the eyes of a dead girl. Since the African territories were significant atyx deposits (which was highly appreciated among sellers of minerals and jewelry), the Arabs preferred to sell the mined stones as soon as possible and for a long time not to be at their fields.
The mention of this stone in religion is especially interesting - the Christian Bible says that this mineral was once in Eden, and then was inlaid into the Aaron High Priest Ring along with 11 other sacred stones. Islam also attributes miraculous properties to this stone, no wonder the fragment of a huge onyx was placed in the foundation of a mosque in the city of Kaaba. In addition, onyx, the rich embellished robes of Jewish clergymen were often decorated.
At the moment, onyx is considered extremely decorative stones in most countries, which is actively used by jewelers and designers when drawing up decorations, clothes and mineral accessories.
Properties
For a centuries-old history, many nations attributed oniques more than a hundred medical, magical and healing properties. To date, this mineral is actively used in sessions of lithotherapy, in addition, it is a mandatory attribute of experienced magicians and mystics.
Healing
Even in the ancient times, the characteristics and shamans were used to treat many physical pigeons and diseases. Most often used mineral, erased into a powder or one-piece stone, which was applied to some particular part of the body. Onyx was particularly popular in wartime - it was believed that the aquatic tincture on Onyx is able to disinfect and quickly heal wounds.
To date, onyxes most often wear on problem areas.
- Onyx light and white is worn over with thyroid diseases, respiratory tract or ordinary dental pain.
- Red and firestone are closer to the heart in the form of brooxes or pendants. There is an opinion that it helps with cardiovascular diseases.
- In case of diseases of the blood system, it is recommended to wear bracelets or pendants from onyx in places of passage of the most significant blood vessels.
- With diseases and pathologies of the eyes, you can wear tiara or earrings with onyx blue or blue.
- In case of diseases of internal organs and skin diseases, experts in lithotherapy are advised to massage onyx stones damaged places through a rag and gauze.
Leading specialists in lithotherapy also argue that onyx marble type is able to have a rejuvenating effect on the body. That is why in ancient times, it was used in its decoration and decorations of monators - with the help of this mineral they sought to extend their existence to keep power.
Onks are green, judging by the judgments of experts, strengthen immunity and remove chronic fatigue and avitaminosis.
Moreover, it is believed that onyxes with a large content of internal strips in the texture of stone are considered to be the greatest medical and magical effects.
Below will be discussed all the healing properties of the stone, which are empowered by experienced lithotherapists.
- Improving the overall state of the articulation apparatus. Toning of speech organs, improvement of diction and pronunciation.
- Weakening of the nervous voltage, setting the state of the nervous system. Also noted the beneficial effect of Onyx on protracted depressive disorders.
- General sleep improvement, reducing the risk of insomnitz and nightmares. People, in whose bedrooms there are figures from Onyx, often dreaming of pleasant and simple dreams that do not load their heads.
- Also, onyx is able to treat impotence and serve as a faith in the process of conception of a healthy child. Onexsees of red shades are commonly used for this - it is believed that they possess the strongest male beginnings.
- Treatment of the pathologies of the heart and the circulatory system, reducing the risk of blood clots and the occurrence of strokes.
- Back in ancient times, onyx was actively used to treat headaches. Rich ladies for this specifically wore tiara and hoops from Onyx on the head.
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Minerals were often placed near the cradle of newborn babies. It was believed that the stone prevents the formation of painful gases in the body and eliminates colic.
- During the epidemics of the plague and smallpox near the bed, a plate was placed with pebbles onyx. It was believed that therapeutic energy of the stone slows down the course of the disease, stops inflammatory processes and removes heat.
- Today, onyx decorations should be given to people with narcotic and alcohol addiction. It is believed that the stone pacifies a person, sleeping in it. The desire to use the next dose.
- With the problems of the respiratory system, this stone is also able to cope. At one time, Onyx wore people with bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Magic and mystical
In astrology and witchcraft, onyx is considered exclusively a positive and kind stone, which is capable of motivating a person to achieve large and small goals. The total energy of the stone removes fatigue from a man, drives away the lazy, helps to worry the routine working days.
Immediately it is worth noting that only natural, well-groomed and purified minerals have all the properties described below.
The fact is that each of the varieties of Onyx has its own specific abilities, but each type of mineral is also inherent in general magical properties.
- Onyx talented people helps to realize their creative potential, strengthen social ties with possible employers. The stone contributes to the fact that your training and classes on self-development will always bring you the pleasure and will never be exclusively work.
- Onyx is considered a stone of inborn leaders and managers. He gives words great confidence and argument, makes judgments with logical and convincing, helps to conquer the authority among subordinates.
- Before the difficult and impossible task of Onyx will give you solid confidence as a result. It is also a stone planners who prefer to think about everything in advance and expect the end of the process based on their expectations.
- Not in vain in the ancient Rome onyx used to develop the articulation apparatus. It put the mineral magical properties that allowed the owners to work more effectively on speech, to make it clearer and expressive.
- Like many other stones, onyx helps bring the work started to the end. The structure of all stones is their completion and strength, which affected them on their extraordinary abilities.
- In addition to other magical abilities, Onyx is used by many magic and sorcerers as the most powerful overag. He is able to save from accidents, removes curses, warns of perfect treasure or treason.
- Elderly and adult people onyx makes wisdom, tolerance and tranquility. He balances their unstable health, contributes to a good mood and protects against a sense of loneliness. For young people, this is a stone of endurance, purposefulness and courage, but he also helps them at the right time to stop, think about the correctness of the perfect cases.
Despite the fact that the onyx can come up for absolutely any personality, most of all he reveals himself in strong and talented hands-oriented hands, big ambitions or daily danger: these are rescuers, firefighters, military, artists, managers and teachers.
Depending on the variety, this mineral may have certain abilities.
- Minerals of Cream, Yellow and Wheat Color Possess a strong positive aura. They are advised to carry personalities with frequent mood differences, phobias and depression. For such purposes, the figures or figurines from the solar mineral are best suited, then they will favorably affect not only the state of the owner, but also at the place of his recreation.
- Onks of green and emerald colors They are married stones that strengthen a young marriage and give patience and respect in a long marriage. This stone wears the function of the overag from quarrels, cheating and conflicts.
Such a mineral can act as some figures or worn separately by both spouses, then he will be able to stop it at the stage of the birth of the conflict.
- White, colorless or milk onyx It seems to be absolutely unsolved mineral, but it is in itself great power. It is a real rescue circle for people's unsure. It protects the weakly spelling people from the enemies, relieves from accidents, is able to console in a difficult moment.
In the family circle, the white stone is a symbol of financial well-being, especially they are useful for family members who are at the very beginning of the career ladder.
- Onix of marble color Suitable for hyperactive personalities. It has a toning and soothing effect on them, leads thoughts in order and soothes the tense muscles and nerves. A special usefulness is a stone will bring for cholerics with their frequent mood drops.
- Onyxes of dark, resin and chestnut shades are the most powerful magical accessories from sorcerers and esoteric. They open the prophetic gift, protect against dark forces, capable of helping a person to cope with what fear and doubts.
Such a stone is recommended to wear in periods of sadness or grief, it is believed that it is at such moments that the human aura is exposed to the greatest danger.
In order for the mineral to reveal its abilities as much as possible, it should be worn either on an indicated finger or in the solar plexus zone. Best of all onyx looks with silver, and in energy it combines with a yashma, carnelian, agate and opal.
It is also believed that onyx has too powerful energy for weak people. With them, he will not be able to reveal his real potential and can even harm, creating false ambitions or putting impossible tasks.
Views
Today, there are more than 10 varieties of onyx, which differ from each other with density, transparency, structure, color, stripes and chemical composition. Below you read what kind of symptoms are there.
- Marble. The most popular type of mineral on the market. Others are distinguished by the presence of a set of horizontal strips of white, red, orange and yellow across the entire texture of the stone.
- White Onyx. Colorless or translucent mineral of gray, snow-white or milk color. On the surface or inside the mineral, the characteristic marble cracks of orange or rusty can be seen.
- Pink Onyx. It has a unique peach or pink color. According to the structure of the mineral, stripes or circles are actively located in the form of color divorces or plates of more or less saturated shades.
- Blue or blue onyx. To some extent a unique view of Onyx - it has the original deep texture of heavenly, sea or ultramarine.
- Red, brown or bloody mineral. Another name is Sardonix. It is considered a variety of carnelian. It has a bright red color with a large number of internal horizontal strips.
- Honey onyx. Decorative variety of wheat, yellow or golden color with specific divorces throughout the structure.
- Dark onyx. It is considered the most expensive and rare variety. According to the structure of the solid, the mineral rarely contain strips or circles with an admixture of other breeds and colors.
Application
At the moment, onyx is actively used in jewelry. Precious products and decorations from this mineral can be found literally in every jewelry shop. For women, this beads, pendants, hairpins, brooch, tiara, bracelets, rings and earrings with opal. For men - Pansně, Cufflinks, fasteners, belts with inlaid buckles, buttons, clock with onyx, rosary.
Onyx is also widely used as a material for the manufacture of interior items.
- For example, eggs and pyramids from onyx are set near the beds of patients. It is believed that they have a beneficial effect on the course of the disease and accelerate recovery.
- Fish, cats, frogs and other stone figures symbolize wealth and prosperity in the house. It is believed that they attract new ideas and financial stability.
- Elements of dishes, sets and kitchenware from Onyx. It is believed that such items can enhance the taste of food, make it more rich and pleasant.
In ancient times, onyx was used mainly in decorative purposes. In Russia, they were decorated with icons, the Cups, Crosses, Squeezers and the Crown of Monarchs were adorned. A little later, cladding plates, masonry and even bricks were made from Onyx in the construction of structures and temples.
Who comes up?
Astrology endorsed onyx a variety of magical abilities, which manifest themselves with different zodiac signs.
- Water signs. Onyx raks will help to reveal their creative potential, achieve success in business - onix of blue and sea tones are suitable here. Scorpions stone will help not be sad and negative emotions, and will also save this sign from accidents and tragic incidents. It is better not to wear this stone to the fish, he will make them clamped and too sluggish.
- Aerial signs. Gemini are inborn leaders, but their innate changeable nature and mood drops can prevent this much. The mineral will help this sign to properly arrange priorities, and also stabilizes the character, giving it integrity and tranquility. The stones of the motley and extraordinary shades are suitable. For Aquating Onyx will play the role of focus in life purposes. It will help them concentrate attention on the nearest tasks and not distracted from their execution (for this it will fit the stones of the green color). The balance of the onyx will give greater confidence in their decisions, protect them from rampant deeds (oniques are needed by the onks of heaven or blue colors).
- Fire signs. Lions - real leaders and volitional personalities, the dark or cobalt Onyx is most suitable. Lions have incredibly strong potential and fully capable of mastering the power of stone. Thanks to him, they will become more decisive, volitional and convincing, can easily win the location and trust. Aries mineral will help keep himself in their hands even in stressful situations. For Streltsy Onyx will be a wonderful faith, as these talented people are often in the society of envious and enemies.
- Earth signs. Taurons The stone can relax and help find confidence in their own (there are more onix of white, red and pink color). The Virgin will receive from Onyx what they are so much enough - exclusivity and charisma, which will allow them to climb the career stairs. For Cats Mineral will be a useful regular assistant in planning daily affairs.
How to distinguish from fake?
The first attempts of fake onyx were taken back in the Middle Ages, when the stone began to be actively used in the creation of jewelry and accessories. To date, the technology of creating artificial minerals reached the fact that the inexperienced buyer will be difficult to determine the authenticity of the stone. The instruction below will help you deal with the real stone or not.
- Color structure. The color of natural onyx, regardless of varieties, is always harmonious and consistent. There are no sharp overflows, nor transitions from color in color, there is no opalescence and small inner cracks. Know that the contrast transition and too bright colors indicate the coarse imitation of onyx.
- Some fakes can be identified only with time. The glass stones painted in the onyx are losing color over time, begin to be more nervous after a long stay under the sun or in the aquatic environment. These phenomena should not be confused with simply a pollutable natural stone that you have not cleaned it for a long time.
- Texture. If the craft you purchased are made of filled or painted glass, just look at the internal texture of the mineral through the magnifying glass. In a glass fake, you will probably notice some amounts of oxygen bubbles.
- Density. Natural mineral has incredible strength and density in comparison with other minerals. On the artificial stones of Onyx, you can calmly leave scratches, roughness and even dents. Natural stone you can scratch, only using special tools.
- Bad thermal conductivity. Because of the exceptional density, onyx is extremely difficult to heat - that is why it is not scary to wear dry and hot weather, take into a sauna or on the beach. Glass and plastic fakes during heating can be deformed - losing the form with a significant effect of temperature.
- Price. Despite the fact that Onyx refers exclusively to semi-precious minerals, the decorations made of natural stone will cost no cheaper than $ 15 (beads, bracelets, pendants, rings). Separate interior items from pure onyx will cost up to 100 dollars depending on the shape, weight and sizes. If you are going to buy a rich beautiful necklace with stones in just 5-10 dollars, most likely you buy ordinary imitation.
- The weight. Determine the natural structure of the stone is easy if you have something to compare the weight of jewelry or crafts with onyx. As a rule, products made of natural mineral is much harder than polymer or glass.
Care rules
It is impossible to call onyx a pickly mineral in terms of care, However, the next list of rules will help you preserve the appearance and properties of this mineral for a longer period.
- Always keep the mineral only in a special box or bag. Do not allow the mineral contact with solid surfaces (including other stones). Also try not to drop the stone - it will not collapse, but cracked can be formed inside. Place for storing mineral It is worth choosing dry and ventilated.
- There may be little ordinary water to clean onyx, so experts recommend using special solutions to clean the chalcedins and wipe the stone with gentle cloths with a polyrolla.
- So that the stone is not so quickly contaminated, you can use special dirt-repellent sprayers. This applies to the decorations and accessories that you wear every day with you.
- No soap and aggressive detergents - on the structure of the stone it will not affect, but can destroy the external smooth coating, which is why the mineral will lose its natural shine.
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