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Tumbled Black Onyx
Tumbled Black Onyx
Black Onyx is a powerful stone for protection, offering grounding energy that shields against negativity and enhances inner strength. It helps balance emotions and promotes perseverance in challenging situations. Often used in rituals and meditations, Black Onyx absorbs negative energies, making it ideal for releasing emotional blockages and fostering resilience.
Scientific Name: Onyx (a variety of Chalcedony)
Chemical Makeup: SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide)
Formation: Black Onyx is formed from layered deposits of silica in gas cavities of lava. Over time, these deposits crystallize into the unique banded or solid forms of Onyx. It is a variety of Chalcedony, distinguished by its black, glossy surface, though it can also contain bands of white or gray.
Origin/Abundance: Black Onyx can be found in various parts of the world, including India, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States. It has been used for centuries in jewelry, amulets, and carvings due to its deep color and powerful protective properties.
Magical Properties:
Protection and Grounding
Strength and Resilience
Absorbing Negative Energy
Emotional and Physical Stability
Self-Control and Focus
Water Safe: Yes, Black Onyx is water safe.
MOH's Hardness: 6.5 - 7
Associations:
Chakras: Root
Elements: Earth
Zodiac: Capricorn, Leo
Planet: Saturn
Please note, stones and crystals are natural - slight variances in shape, size, color, and weight will occur.