Porphyry is a stone often mentioned in historical sources describing the architecture of the Roman Empire and Pharaoh-ruled Egypt. This mineral, whose most popular colors are red, purple, and green, symbolizes power and luxury. In ancient times, porphyry was the most prestigious stone used for building impressive structures, noble sarcophagi, monument ornaments, and pool decorations.
The mineral is well known for its hardness – with the tools available at the time, it took many years to process it. It is also worth mentioning that the Aztecs made their famous sun stone from porphyry, and some mysteries of this mystical calendar remain unsolved.
Metaphysical Properties and Benefits
Despite its great popularity in architecture, porphyry possesses powerful metaphysical properties. It is believed that this stone has the power to protect against curses, the evil eye, and malevolent forces. Properly placed in the home space, porphyry can harmonize and strengthen the home's energy.
The Egyptians called porphyry a symbol of longevity and a stone of good energy, as it is believed to attract abundance, wealth, and peace. Moreover, the stone helps in decision-making, provides determination and strength, and sharpens intuition, encouraging self-confidence.
Physical Properties and Healing
Porphyria treats various ailments of the body: reduces bone, joint, and headache pains, promotes blood cell balance, and repairs damaged DNA. It has been observed that the mineral helps with colds and respiratory disorders, improves digestive tract function, and cleanses toxins from the body.
Product Specifications
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Country of origin: Arizona
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Chemical composition: (K + Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16⋅∼8H2O
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Hardness on the Mohs scale: 7
