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protection from evil and bad luck | Onyx /
Onyx
* Image indicates the representative color of this stone.
| area of production | Brazil, India |
|---|---|
| color | black |
| hardness | 7 |
| composition | SiO2 |
the meanings of the stones
Gets rid of evil thoughts and temptations, and strengthens intentions.
characteristics
A type of agate.
history
Onyx seals were used during the Roman Empire. In ancient India and Persia, onyx was used as a protection stone to ward off disasters. In Greek mythology, the Cupid cut off the nails of Venus while she was asleep and played with her nails, which fell into the Indus River, by which Venus was resting. The name onyx is said to have come from the Greek word meaning‘nail.'
purification
Sun bathing,Washing under flowing water
trivia
The name onyx comes from the Greek word for‘nail.'
