White Onyx

Written By Eryn Coombs

Crystal Properties:

  • Colour: Pure white to translucent with subtle bands of white, cream, or light grey.

  • Chemical Composition: Silicon dioxide.

  • Hardness: 6.5 - 7 on the Mohs scale.

  • Transparency: Translucent to opaque.

  • Lustre: Waxy to vitreous.

Historical and Geological Background:

White Onyx is a variety of onyx where the natural banding forms in lighter shades. It has been used throughout history for carving, jewellery, and as architectural material, similar to other onyx types. In ancient cultures, it was often associated with protection and believed to bring the energies of the moon, thus holding significant value in ceremonies and rituals.

Metaphysical Associations:

  • Chakra: Crown and Third Eye.

  • Element: Air.

  • Planet: Moon.

  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer, Libra.

Healing and Therapeutic Uses:

  • Mental Clarity: Promotes clarity of mind and sharpens focus, making it beneficial for decision-making and meditation.

  • Emotional Balance: Helps to balance emotions, reduce stress and anxiety, fostering a serene state of being.

  • Spiritual Growth: Encourages spiritual growth and the exploration of the inner self, supporting the journey towards inner peace and enlightenment.

Spiritual and Esoteric Uses:

  • Connection to Higher Realms: Enhances psychic connection and facilitates communication with higher spiritual realms.

  • Purity and Peace: Brings a deep sense of peace and purity, cleansing the aura and surrounding environment of negative energy.

  • Meditative Aid: Excellent for use in meditation, helping to clear a path to a higher state of consciousness.

Numerology:

  • Numerological Significance: Resonates with the number 1, symbolizing new beginnings, purity, and the singular focus on spiritual growth.

Additional Properties:

  • Leadership Qualities: Encourages qualities of leadership such as discipline, persistence, and the ability to execute plans effectively.

  • Confidence and Self-Assurance: Builds confidence by purifying emotional and spiritual perspectives, allowing one to act with assurance and grace.

  • Harmony in Relationships: Helps in promoting and maintaining harmony in relationships, smoothing tensions and fostering cooperation.

Eryn Coombs
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