Properties:

• Color: Black, sometimes with subtle white or gray banding.

• Type: Chalcedony variety of quartz.

• Energy: Protective, grounding, and stabilizing.

• Hardness: 6.5–7 on Mohs scale.

• Appearance: Smooth, glossy when polished; can be carved into rings, beads, or pendants.

Effects & Benefits:

1. Protection: Shields the wearer from negative energies, psychic attacks, and harmful influences.

2. Stability & Grounding: Brings emotional balance, reduces stress, anxiety, and fear.

3. Health: Supports the skeletal system, strengthens bones, improves digestion, and can help with insomnia.

4. Spiritual Growth: Enhances meditation, inner strength, and self-confidence.

5. Luck & Prosperity: Helps attract positive energy and opportunities.

Method of Use:

• Wear as Jewelry: Most effective as a ring, pendant, or bracelet touching the skin directly.

• Meditation: Hold in hand during meditation for grounding and mental clarity.

• Placement: Can be placed in the home or office to ward off negative energy.

• Cleaning & Energizing: Clean with lukewarm water and sunlight or moonlight. Avoid harsh chemicals.

Best For Whom:

• People who are stressed, anxious, or facing negative influences.

• Those who seek protection from envy, evil eye, or psychic attacks.

• Individuals needing confidence, courage, and emotional stability.

Astrological Associations:

• Best For Stars (Zodiac / Nakshatras):

  • Leo (Simha Rashi)

  • Scorpio (Vrishchika Rashi)

  • Capricorn (Makar Rashi)

  • Taurus (Vrishabha Rashi)

• Planetary Influence: Saturn (Shani) – enhances patience, discipline, and protection.