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Onyx stone

Onyx means "fingernail" (Greek onyx=nail). In former times, agates were probably called onyx because they resemble fingernails in colour and lustre. It was not until the 18th century that the name onyx was applied to the black chalcedony. Synonyms for onyx are onychel and pramnion.

Onyx is found in Brazil, India and Arabia. Natural onyx is very rare, often coloured.

Onyx is black, interspersed with white layers and bands.


Mineral class of oxides
Formula: SiO2 + Fe,Mn

Mohs hardness: 6.5 - 7
Density: 2.58 - 2.64
Cleavage: none, uneven, conchoidal fracture
Stroke colour: white
Transparency: translucent

Healing properties
Enforcement, strengthens self-confidence and sense of responsibility, improves thinking, logic, control

Onyx stone

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