SARDONYX

COLOR: Black, red, brown, clear

APPEARANCE: Banded, opaque, may be large or small, often tumbled

RARITY: Easily obtained from specialist shops

SOURCE: Brazil, India, Russia, Asia Minor

ATTRIBUTES: Sardonyx is a stone of strength and protection. It invokes the search for meaningful existence and promotes integrity and virtuous conduct.

Bringing lasting happiness and stability to marriage and partnerships, Sardonyx attracts friends and good fortune. It can be gridded around the house and garden to prevent crime. (A stone can be placed at each corner, and at doors and windows, but it is more effective to dowse for exactly the right place.)

Psychologically, Sardonyx supplements willpower and strengthens character. It increases stamina, vigor, and self-control. This stone alleviates depression and overcomes hesitancy. Mentally, Sardonyx improves perception and aids the process of osmosis and processing of information.

HEALING: Sardonyx heals lungs and bones and desensitizes the sensory organs. It regulates fluids and cell metabolism, strengthens the immune system, and aids the absorption of nutrients and elimination of waste products.

POSITION: Anywhere, especially laid on the stomach.

SPECIFIC COLORS
In addition to the generic properties, specific colors have additional attributes:

Black Sardonyx absorbs negativity.

Brown Sardonyx grounds energy.

Clear Sardonyx purifies.

Red Sardonyx stimulates.

From: The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall
Walking Stick Press

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