Sardonyx is an extraordinary stone with powerful natural energy, which has been successfully used in magic since ancient times. This mineral is a representative of the group of striped chalcedony.
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Mineral deposits and historical facts
From ancient times, sardonyx, frozen pieces of magma, preserved in the voids of rocks of volcanic origin, was mined in Arabia. There is still active mining of this mineral, characterized by high quality properties. Valuable stone is also mined today in the deposits of India, Brazil, Uruguay. In Russia, this mineral is found in the deposit only in Kolyma and Chukotka.
According to its technical characteristics, this kind of cornelian has a fairly high hardness: on the Mohs scale, from six to seven units. It is distinguished by its characteristic luster and lends itself well to polishing, as it also has high plasticity, which is valuable for jewelry.
The stone has an ancient history, it was known in ancient Greece and Rome. It was mainly used in jewelry. However, the Roman commander Scipio Africanus found the sardonyxus another practical application. He noticed one of the interesting properties of the mineral - wax did not stick to this stone. Since at that time the first one was used for seals fastening documents, the commander began to make special seals from the sardonyx with the light hand of the commander.
Sardonyx was not expensive jewelry material; it was cheap.Beads and necklaces from this stone were worn by ordinary women from poor families, while Queen Cleopatra in Ancient Egypt did not look at him soberly. She was very fond of sardonyx and, according to legend, put on bright jewelry from it, using them as a talisman during the decisive battles of her army.
Allegedly, the game of bright stripes distracted the attention of enemies, settled doubt and confusion in their ranks. However, the mysterious history of Ancient Egypt is all riddled with legends about the power of magic of priests and sorcerers of this country. Perhaps there were some psychotechnologies that contributed to gaining victory on the battlefield, raising the belligerent spirit of the army through a combination of various natural elements, for example, the power of the mascot artifact from the sardonyx and the extraordinary willpower of the great empress.
On a note! In fact, sardonyx and carnelian onyx are almost the same in terms of their technical indicators and properties. Stones differ only in the color of the stripes. Bright red and white colors are inherent in carnelian onyx, and sardonyx - more restrained brown. Carnelian differs from them only in the complete absence of characteristic stripes.
Sardonyx stone and its properties
From ancient times, people attribute to any precious and semiprecious mineral various properties and abilities, including healing and magical. Sardonyx also has some useful properties.
Medical
The healing properties of sardonyx have not been officially proven by anyone. Nevertheless, there are traditions from ancient times to use this mineral to heal from certain ailments.
In particular, since the 18th century, sardonyx, grinding into a powder, was used as a means of stopping bleeding. The mineral contributed not only to rapid coagulation of blood due to its fine-grained structure, but also to enhanced tissue regeneration. Silica, contained in a rather serious amount in this mineral (90%), actually has a healing effect.
The Russian people also know the property of stone to alleviate pain in various types of joint diseases - arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis. The stone was wrapped in fox skin and tied to the area of the body where the person felt pain. The heat of the fur, the chemical and energy properties of the mineral had a positive effect.
Magical
Sardonyx is a symbol of the road, travel, wherever and wherever it takes place - in the physical world or in the astral. For magicians, this is the key to opening spiritual portals, astral vision, traveling through the dimensions of our universe and at the same time into parallel worlds.
With the help of the sardonyx, one can penetrate into the consciousness of another person, into the space of his dreams, bring subconscious impulses to the surface of their conscious perception, thus form a new reality. In simple words - make dreams come true.
However, this is all for the few gifted and practicing magic rituals of magicians. For people who just want to live in the real world well, safely and be protected, sardonyx is a great helper.
The magical properties of sardonyx help a person to reveal first of all his intellectual potential. Therefore, the mineral gives it confidence in its own strengths, which helps to deal with various anxious conditions, for example, fear of the future.
The sobriety of the mind gives rise to calm, relieves stress, which increases the life expectancy. The magical ability of this mineral is to be a conductor of energy flows, to help people protect themselves from adverse energy-informational effects from people practicing dark magic.
Even the ancients believed that sardonyx protects a person from the evil eye and love spells, lies and betrayal. However, it is perhaps just the formation of calm, sober judiciousness that contributes to this.
Colors and varieties
In appearance, sardonyx is somewhat reminiscent of amber.Colors and shades are a little similar - it is orange, white, pinkish, yellow, light red, dark green, light brown. The mineral has a lamellar structure, so multi-colored strips are clearly visible on the cut, which is its most attractive feature from an aesthetic point of view.
Gentle, pastel shades of stripes, the contrast of which is not too pronounced, are inherent in the so-called female type of color. Typically, these stones are used to make female jewelry.
The male type of sardonyx has a brighter color, well-defined stripes and interspersed. Another criterion is the color combinations of the stripes: they should be contrasting, light combined with dark. Red and white, orange and light yellow, green, white and red - this is the color of the stone, which is preferred in jewelry designed for the stronger sex.
How to distinguish a fake from the original
Artificial sardonyx learned to create in ancient times. Moreover, this jewelry skill was so perfect that it was practically impossible to distinguish a fake from the original by eye. Even the master himself, who created the artificial creation, sometimes could confuse it with a real stone. This in antiquity was testified by the philosopher Pliny in his works.
Today, the tradition of creating unnatural stones, of course, is alive and thriving. Since it is impossible to visually determine the true sardonyx, the buyer in the jewelry store should pay attention primarily to the documentation that accompanies the product.
The certificate, which is attached to the sardonyx, must indicate, in addition to other technical details, the place where the stone was mined. Often you can find data about the master who worked with him.
The certification documentation accompanying artificial sardonyxes does not contain such information. Here there is only information about the technological details of industrial production.
It is clear that the cost of natural stone will exceed that created artificially. Therefore, in case of urgent need, it is best to contact an independent specialist who can accurately determine the origin of the mineral and indicate its true price.
Mineral Amulets and Talismans
The poem of our beloved poet Alexander Pushkin "Talisman" as if it was written about the sardonyx.
It has the following lines:
"But when the eyes are insidious
Suddenly enchant you
Ile mouth in the darkness of night
Kissing not loving -
Dear friend! From crime
From heart new wounds
From betrayal, from oblivion
Save my talisman! ”
This stone is an assistant in love. He protects his owner from treason and treachery.
A wonderful amulet of marital happiness, family well-being. The mascot from the sardonyx attracts wealth, building harmonious relationships not only inside the house, but also protecting the financial flows that are directed towards it. A suitable mascot from sardonyx for the family would be a small polished ball, which should be placed on a stand made of noble silver.
A personal talisman from this mineral is good not only for a married couple. Sardonyx stone is a wonderful "comrade" for those who love travel and adventure, lead an active lifestyle. Here the amulet from the sardonyx will help to avoid accidents that can lead to adverse circumstances, protect against losses and injuries.
Sardonyx is a wonderful store of positive energy of its owner. It is as if he is building a certain harmonious halo around the owner, sharpening his intellect, encouraging a philosophical view of the environment and the search for truth. Therefore, for those who are inclined to spiritual self-development, an amulet from the sardonyx will help to acquire those qualities that are necessary to ascend to the heights of the knowledge of the world and themselves.
The mineral is best combined with noble metals, enhancing their ability to conduct and store energy. The most effective stone shows its qualities if you wear it in the form of a pendant, bead, necklace between vishudha - the chakra, which is responsible for communicating with strangers, and anahata - the heart center in which love lives.
The human hands are powerful energy vehicles. It is known that psychics can use their hands and fingers to read information from living and non-living objects, to heal. Therefore, sardonyx on the fingers provides a person with an increase in energy flows that affect the surrounding space and living beings.
What zodiac sign suits
Sardonyx stone is especially suitable for two zodiacs - Leo and Virgo. Symbolically, it is compared precisely with the constellation Leo.
Therefore, for the representatives of the fire sign, he will become an excellent assistant in all kinds of areas:
- For Lviv, this mineral simply attracts love in its various manifestations - from family happiness to, say, the love of fans for a pop star.
- Sardonyx protects its owner-Leo from manifestations of dark forces.
- Helps maintain a good mood, neutralize the anxiety states inherent in the character of this sign, melancholy and depression.
- Drives away nightmares.
- Red sardonyx strengthens the mind, helps make the right decisions, gives its owner sobriety of reasoning, strengthens intellectual abilities.
The compatibility of the stone with the sign Virgo is unusually harmonious:
- Representatives of the Virgin receive protection and patronage of this mineral.
- The stone seems to bond the marital bonds, supports the family hearth, protects the happiness of the couple.
- Helps in financial affairs, attracts good luck in business, which can significantly increase profits. Especially if a man is engaged in business.
In general, sardonyx can fully fulfill its role as a defender against the evil eye, black sorcerers for a representative of any sign. He is able by his energy to destroy the evil intentions of other people in relation to his owner, no matter what constellation he belongs to. The zodiac sign does not matter when it comes to protecting the owner of the stone from magical effects. He works equally well with completely different people.
Caring for sardonyx products
There are several conditions that must be met in order for sardonyx products to please the eye for many years:
- Sardonyx does not tolerate hot air, open sun. Under the influence of excessive heat, it begins to fade, the polish shine disappears. Therefore, in summer it is better not to wear it in hot weather. Jewelry with sardonyx is suitable for evening dress, and not for a beach walk during the day.
- Jewelry with this mineral should be stored carefully, avoiding its contact with hard surfaces and sharp metal parts. For each product, you need to choose a special bag of soft, but dense material, for example, foam rubber.
- Cleaning requires any jewelry, including sardonyx. This stone is very badly affected by household chemicals, including even ordinary toilet soap. Therefore, before washing your hands, the sardonyx ring must be removed. To clean the stone from impurities should simply be warm water, then wiping it with a piece of cloth made of natural wool.
Any stone also has its own "soul." Millions of years have passed to form this beautiful piece of dense mineral. This should be remembered when you put on jewelry. The cleaner the thoughts of the owner, the brighter the stones shining, set in metal.
