Green onyx is considered one of the most valuable varieties of quartz. This gem gets its name from the Greek language, where the word that sounds like “onyx” means “nail”. The name of the marvelous stone was due to the layered pattern that was created by nature itself. Onyx has not only an unusual appearance, but also powerful energy, which allows this gem to be used as a talisman and an additional means of treatment. Of all the varieties of onyx, the green gem is considered the most common.
Green onyx beads
Green onyx is used to make jewelry and is also used to make jewelry inserts. Onyxes are also used as ornamental stones; they are used to make aesthetically attractive decorative items: figurines, glasses, balls, animal figurines and much more.
History of green onyx stone
Agate is a layered chalcedony. Its colors are different. And the patterns are interesting and unusual. When straight stripes are found on a cut of a mineral, located parallel to each other, then it is onyx. The shades of the lines are different. Green onyx is considered the rarest and most valuable.
Onyx is one of the varieties of quartz. The name of the mineral is translated from Greek as “nail”. The design on it, which is placed in layers, really resembles a nail. The intricacy of the patterns is due to the fact that there are several layers in its structure, which in most cases differ in shades. For this reason, experts include various subspecies of quartz chalcedony and minerals that have grown together as onyxes.
There are different colors of stone found in nature. The shade is influenced by the presence of a particular mineral mixture in its composition. And the temperature conditions of the origin of onyx form a certain width of the layers.
Green onyx was very popular among the inhabitants of Ancient Greece and Rome. True, this was not influenced by its deposit, because the most beautiful stones were mined on the territory of Greece and Italy. Its deposits are concentrated in Brazil, Uruguay, India and Saudi Arabia. In addition, mining takes place in North America and Australia. Deposits of the mineral are also known in the north and east of Russia.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- Onyx has a layered structure with different shades.
- The color of stripes in green quartz is affected by the presence of chalcedony and iron impurities.
- The thickness of marble strips depends on the temperature at which it was formed.
- The best quality is noted for gems mined in Africa and Asia.
The layers in the section of semi-precious onyx stone have the shape of parallel lines: in contrast to agate, in which the stripes line up in patterns.
In ancient times, Babylonian and Egyptian priests considered the mineral sacred, so they used the corresponding vessels as sacrificial ones.
In Ancient Greece, there is a legend about the Goddess Aphrodite and her baby: carelessly swinging a spear, the child broke off part of her mother’s nail, and it turned into green quartz.
Physical properties
Physical properties of green gem:
- transparency - from translucent to translucent;
- porosity - from 0.35 to 0.95;
- abrasion - from 1 to 1.8 g/cm2;
- hardness - from 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale;
- density - 2.6 g/cm3.
Representing a marble rock, onyx itself is not marble, although it has similar properties: high frost resistance, hardness and water absorption.
Colors and varieties
The color of onyx is affected by the amount of impurities in the composition.
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The most common types of mineral are:
- sardonyx, colored with brown and white stripes;
- a black mineral that has patterns of white lines on a black base;
- white gem - a mineral with pale shades of pink and aquamarine;
- green onyx - with shades from pale green to emerald, with lines of white, brown and brown.
The healing properties of green onyx stone
Experts who practice alternative medicine tend to claim that green onyx is endowed with a number of healing qualities that have a beneficial effect on the human body. They believe that it can improve the condition of its owner, cope with any diseases and help with ailments. It turns out that the healing properties of green onyx stone strengthen human health and promote longevity.
Green onyx awakens the bioenergy field and helps relieve depression and stress. In addition, it relieves nervous tension. The radiation of the mineral improves appetite and stabilizes the functioning of the digestive system. It affects metabolism and normalizes calcium levels. There is an opinion that it has a beneficial effect on potency.
Beauty in legends and religions
The color range of silicon-containing minerals is varied. In the first stanzas of biblical stories, it is not without reason that the mineral is referred to as the stone of paradise.
White onyx is extremely rare in nature. It is generally not found in pure color without impurities. It has the obligatory veins and layers.
Onyx black is exclusive. It is extracted from black and white layered stone clusters. Only processing reveals its radiance and beauty. Only a person with pure thoughts can find such a specimen.
According to legend, the origin of the black onyx stone is associated with the beautiful Aphrodite. Tradition says that the stones are the goddess’s marigolds, which Eros cut jokes on her while she was sleeping.
Arabic black onyx is a shrine of Muslims around the world. Granted by Allah, it is embedded in the sacred Kaaba. His younger brother is located at the entrance to the Sacred Mosque of Mecca. This black onyx is a stone of amazing size: 24 cm in diameter. The scientist who found it was gifted with the island.
All religions have the same meaning for onyx stone. This is a symbol of peace.
The ideal amulet is a silver ring
The magical properties of green onyx stone
Green onyx brings luck and joy to life if you wear a ring with it on your middle fingers. It is optimal to wear it throughout autumn and winter. It becomes a reliable protection against adversity and misfortune.
Who is green onyx stone suitable for its magical properties? Rings with it should be purchased by people whose professional activities involve constant stress, overexertion and danger. It is believed to promote business development, so entrepreneurs should wear items with green onyx. It helps to take the business to a higher level and improve it.
In addition, green onyx has a number of qualities that help strengthen the entrepreneurial spirit. The stone has a beneficial effect on negotiations and transactions. It makes its owner self-confident and helps him make the right business decisions.
Already in ancient times, the magical properties of the green onyx stone were attributed to the ability to bestow a person with oratorical inclinations. It is easier for its owner to find the right words and reach out to others. His point of view is accepted and approved. For this reason, the mineral is very popular among politicians, teachers, lecturers and lawyers. People who want to gain self-confidence and universal respect should buy it.
Green onyx turns out to be useful for those who do not know how to be persistent and defend their beliefs. The stone makes people with weak character persistent and purposeful. Thanks to the mineral, these qualities develop and intensify in its owner.
With the assistance of green onyx, a person purposefully moves towards the realization of his own plans. The main feature of the mineral is that it helps achieve what is planned through honest and independent work. If its owner has an overly soft and pliable character, and lacks willpower, then the stone will make him more confident and decisive.
How to distinguish an original from a fake
Black onyx cabochon
Onyxes, despite their availability, are still counterfeited. You can identify the unnaturalness of a stone like this:
- Check his weight. It should be quite heavy compared to common counterfeit materials - glass and plastic.
- Estimate thermal conductivity. Natural stone absorbs the heat of the human hand very slowly and reluctantly.
- Check hardness. A true striped gem cannot be scratched by a needle or a blade.
- Assess brightness. If the color of the stone is too bright, then one can suspect that its coloring is artificial, since the color of natural onyx is always soft and muted.
- Compare prices. Amazing cheapness (especially of black onyxes, they are most often counterfeited) is a sign of deception on the part of the seller.
Properties of green onyx stone for zodiac signs
This mineral helps its owner to concentrate on the most important moments in a specific period of time. Green onyx focuses his attention on the main thing, eliminates distracting thoughts and significantly increases people's ability to work.
The stone makes them stronger and more energetic. It fills its owner with an optimistic outlook and cheerfulness. He is able to cope with apathetic and depressive states. If a person is indecisive and shy, green onyx promotes contact and openness.
Thanks to such qualities, green onyx turns out to be very useful and necessary for students. With its help, they concentrate on passing the session and gaining knowledge and skills. This stone should be purchased by people who have made a choice in favor of the profession of an accountant, manager or lawyer.
Giving a piece of green onyx jewelry as a gift to your spouse or mother-in-law is quite risky. If they wear it, their leadership abilities and influence will increase significantly.
Green onyx protects the energy field of its owner from negative external influences and magical rituals. He should not be afraid of damage, the evil eye and bad influence.
The stone will demonstrate its strength and positive qualities only to people who have good intentions and plans. In India, people highly value and revere it as it symbolizes success and good fortune.
Astrologers are of the opinion that this mineral is an excellent talisman and amulet for Taurus and Capricorn. He protects them from difficulties and problems. According to its properties, the green onyx stone is also suitable for the Virgo zodiac sign. It is very useful for them. The gem strengthens their vital energy, gives them self-confidence and improves their mood, which becomes the key to successful work.
Geminis should not buy green onyx for themselves, because this stone is completely unsuitable for them.
According to the recommendations of esotericists and astrologers, green onyx products must be purchased on the nineteenth day of the lunar cycle. However, you should wear jewelry with a mineral for the first time only on the fourth day.
Both silver and gold frames work well with onyx. True, in most jewelry stores, products with it are made in silver.
Mineral deposits
Onyx rock piece
Onyx is a common mineral. It is mined in many countries. The most valuable specimens are supplied to the market by Uruguay, Arabia, Brazil and India.
In Russia there are also deposits of striped gem. It is mined in Primorye, Chukotka and Kolyma.
Industrial mining of the mineral is carried out by Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Mexico and Iran.
In Turkmenistan there are onyx caves - the Karlyuk and Kap-Kotan deposits, in which the walls and floor are entirely made of striped gems, and in the latter you can also see onyx stalagmites and stalactites.
Artificial or natural?
An amazingly beautiful stone, its chemical composition is just silicon oxide. But the combination of two chemical elements - silicon and oxygen - gave birth to an amazingly beautiful natural formation. Onyx gets its color from additives that got into the rock during volcanic processes.
The Aztecs in the 13th century revered this gem as a temple. An onyx offering to the gods meant purity of thoughts and was considered the highest manifestation of respect and love. And today such gifts have not lost their value.
Artificial onyx is easy to obtain. Countertops, washbasins, and tables are made from non-natural stone. By gluing together several layers of onyx of different colors, you can create amazing crafts.
Epoxy glue can easily cope with the task of restoring damaged stone products. The repair area must be thoroughly cleaned, degreased and glued.
The halls of many museums around the world, including the famous Hermitage, are proud of the amazingly beautiful exhibits carved from this mineral.
