Sardonyx

Sardonyx is a variety of fiery carnelian, which in turn belongs to the group of chalcedony. The natural mineral has high quality characteristics, and experts in alternative medicine and esotericism are sure that it has a special energy. It helps a person not only improve his health, but also positively influence some areas of his personal life.

Description

Sardonyx, as mentioned above, is a parallel-banded variety of red agate or carnelian, fiery to orange-red in color. A feature of the gem is the presence of straight parallel light lines that create an unusual and intricate pattern on the stone. Layers can be brown or purplish-black, in contrast with a beige, powdery or pale grayish substrate.

As expected, all chalcedony varieties have high hardness. Sardonyx is no exception. Its indicator is within 7 on the Mohs scale, which indicates the strength and hardness of the mineral.

The brilliance of sardonyx is glassy, ​​but soft, with a silky surface. Such a play of light in translucent layers is due to the incomplete melting of quartz crystals.

The main stone deposit is located on the Arabian Peninsula. Various types of beautiful sardonyx are also found in Brazil, India, Uruguay, the USA, and Russia.

Interesting Facts

There are many interesting stories associated with sardonyx.

It is believed that Cleopatra's dishes were inlaid with this beautiful banded mineral, and the queen herself was very fond of this gem - her luxurious collection of jewelry included a wide variety of jewelry made from this stone.

Another story is connected with the name of the Italian sculptor, jeweler, painter, warrior and musician of the Renaissance - Benvenuto Cellini. Once he disappeared from the Vatican, at the same time taking with him gold and precious stones issued from the Pope's vault for work. Naturally, such a trick caused a storm of indignation not only of ordinary people, but also of their Holiness. When Benvenuto returned, he was greeted with accusations of theft and even called a pagan. But then the jeweler took out a box, which he handed to the Pope. The latter looked at the contents with admiration, and everyone understood that Cellini had been forgiven. It turns out that there was a sardonyx in the casket, on the surface of which one scene from the Gospel was carved - the Last Supper. Moreover, the work was done so skillfully and masterpiece that, perhaps, it could be called the best in the collection of the great sculptor. The fact is that Benvenuto used the veins of the mineral to create the smallest details of the characters. Even the clothes of Jesus, the apostles John, Peter and Jude were of different shades. Of course, Benvenuto Cellini was forgiven.

The gem with the Last Supper has been preserved to this day. It is located in the Cathedral of the Apostle Peter in the Vatican, on the altar of the main porch.

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Sardonyx has been very popular since ancient times. They attached great importance to it, put a sacred meaning into the stone and used it everywhere as a talisman and amulet.

Magic

The magical properties of sardonyx include:

• gives the owner courage, determination, courage;
• protects from trouble, deceit, deceit, betrayal;
• promotes longevity;
• makes a person more honest, reasonable;
• helps to cope with aggression, anger, envy;
• protects travelers from troubles away from home;
• reveals the gift of clairvoyance.

Treatment

Since ancient times, this mineral has been used in the treatment of the intestinal tract, intestinal ulcers, and disorders of the thyroid gland. According to ancient medical books, in order to improve health, the gem was ground into powder, mixed with water and drunk.

However, the medicinal properties include other positive effects on the body:

• promotes the speedy healing of wounds, cuts;
• enhances regenerative properties;
• relieves pain of any etiology;
• fights against internal inflammatory processes;
• stimulates concentration;
• improves the functioning of the organs of vision and hearing;
• cleanses the intestines of toxins and toxins.

With all such positive characteristics in the field of lithotherapy, one should not completely trust alternative medicine. At the first sign of any ailment, it is better to first of all consult a qualified doctor, and only then use sardonyx as an auxiliary treatment, but not the main one!

Application

Sardonyx is used to make jewelry, gems, cameos, small decorative items and haberdashery. It makes beautiful vases, pyramids and various talismans. Also, caskets, dishes, candlesticks, figurines and other decorative elements can be made from the mineral. These things look very elegant and rich.

Who is suitable for the sign of the zodiac

According to astrologers, sardonyx is a universal stone, it does not have its “favorites” among the signs of the zodiac, and therefore suits absolutely everyone. Perhaps such a positive effect is due to the shade of the gem - it is warm, soft, unobtrusive, and therefore the energy will be neutral in relation to a person, regardless of which month of the year he was born.