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Sardonyx is a banded form of Chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz) that features straight, parallel bands of Sard (a reddish-brown to orange-brown Carnelian) and white or black Onyx. Historically, Sardonyx was highly prized by the ancient Greeks and Romans, who used it for seals and intaglios due to its smooth texture and distinct layers. It is a durable stone and polishes to a beautiful, waxy lustre, making it an excellent choice for ornamental carvings, beads, and jewellery.
Sardonyx is known as the "Stone of Strength, Protection, and Virtue." It is a powerful grounding and protective stone that combines the energy of multiple layers for a multifaceted effect. It is particularly effective at strengthening willpower, promoting virtuous and honourable conduct, and increasing stamina and vigour. Sardonyx encourages self-control, objective thinking, and perseverance, helping the user to overcome fear and hesitation. It is often used to bring happiness, stability, and good luck, particularly in marriage and lasting relationships.
Hardness: 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale (making it durable for daily wear).
Chakra: Primarily the Root Chakra (for grounding, stability, and protection) and the Sacral Chakra (for stamina and vitality).
Zodiac Sign: Aries, Leo, and Virgo. It is also a traditional birthstone for August.
Benefits: Provides powerful grounding and protection, enhances willpower, discipline, and stamina, encourages virtuous conduct and integrity, promotes stability and happiness in relationships, and helps overcome hesitation, fear, and negativity.
Source: India, Brazil, Uruguay, Germany, USA.
How to use Sardonyx
Place it in your home: Keep a piece near the entrance or in a central living space to infuse the area with protection, stability, and enduring good fortune.
Meditate with it: Hold the stone or place it on your Root Chakra during meditation to achieve deep and resolute grounding, helping to strengthen your inner reserves of discipline and willpower.
Carry it: Keep a piece in your pocket or bag during times when you need a boost of courage, endurance, or self-control, or when seeking to maintain honourable behaviour.
Wear it: As jewellery (a ring or pendant is excellent) for continuous access to its stabilising, protective, and strength-enhancing vibration throughout the day.
Use for relationships: Give Sardonyx to a loved one or place it in your home to encourage marital happiness and stable, lasting relationships, fostering mutual trust and integrity.
