Physical and Chemical PropertiesĬhemical Formula : SiO2 Healing Properties and Industrial ApplicationsįORMATION: Black Onyx is formed of collections of fine-grained quartz in alternating colors. Natural black onyx stone is available in all shapes and sizes. India, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Canada, Germany, India, Indonesia, USA and various states of UK as well are the main locations where the Black Onyx are easily found. The stone is somehow ideal for making jewelry but not much used. The stone seems to be around 6.5-7 in terms of hardness on the Mohs scale which makes it little suitable for the use but can be worn as earrings and necklace only as much exposure to light, the scratch will deplete the quality of the stone. The stone has the shiny black appearance and contains mystical powers as it diminishes the fear from the person. But now the black onyx has become the gemstone around the world and is widely used in the jewelry making and industrial applications. The earlier use of Onyx was done by Egyptians in early age and they used it in making utensils. These stones are widely used in all applications in industries and also as the gemstone to heal the chakras.
Unbelievably these gemstones are available around the world at different locations. Black Onyx is the combined form of silica, morganite and quartz. It has been said that the word Onyx has been taken from the word “Onux” according to Greek mythology which means “nails” of the finger. The stone has been the symbol of braveness. Onyx is known as the stone of power, reason why it is the birthstone of zodiac sign Leo which itself roars in the list of zodiac signs.
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