White Onyx - burattata

White Onyx tumbled

It is a stone of strength, good for athletes or for people subjected to mental and emotional stress. It can be particularly useful for skin diseases, the healing of infected wounds, burns, and fungal infections.

It gives eloquence, makes any goal attainable, and can provide tenacity and confidence. It increases the feeling of being able to tackle and complete any commitment without fatigue or effort.

Dimensions: variable

Material: Precious Stone

White onyx crystallizes in the trigonal system. It is a variety of chalcedony (microcrystalline quartz). Onyx has rather straight dark bands, in brown and white, or black and white.

Since the time of the Egyptians, onyx has been dyed to improve its appearance or color. In the Middle Ages, it was considered the stone of misfortune, fear, and sadness. Even today it has a negative reputation and is in fact nicknamed the stone of selfish people.

Legends:

White onyx was very popular among the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. Its name derives from the Greek word “onyx”, which means “nail”.

Legend has it that one day Cupid cut Venus's divine nails with an arrowhead while she was sleeping, and the Fates (the three daughters of Zeus who wove the thread of every man's destiny) immediately turned them into stone, so that no part of Venus's divine body could ever be destroyed.

The ancient Egyptians believed that white onyx could cool excessive sexual passions.

For health:

It is a stone of strength, good for athletes or for people subjected to mental and emotional stress. It can be particularly useful for skin diseases, the healing of infected wounds, burns, and fungal infections.

For pain: it must be placed on the area of the body where the pain is felt, so the stone will eliminate it. For example, during colic, onyx should be tied to the belly to relax it. Wearing onyx improves memory and hearing. Excellent for regulating the thyroid.

For the psyche:

It gives eloquence, makes any goal attainable, and can provide tenacity and confidence. It increases the feeling of being able to tackle and complete any commitment without fatigue or effort.

A wonderful stone for naturally fickle people, as it helps connect earth-air and focus attention. It brings balance to the mind and body. It helps reduce emotional intensity, increasing self-mastery, and helps people overcome emotional upheavals associated with change.

It is used in meditation to help people find a deeper spiritual connection and achieve balance.