Onyx Crystal / Stone Meaning, Properties & Benefits

Physical Properties of Onyx Stone
Chemical Formula:	SiO2
Chemical Composition:	Silicon Dioxide
Crystal System:	Hexagonal
Lustre:	Vitreous
Transparency:	Translucent to opaque
Colour:	White, Black, Banded
Streak:	White
Hardness:	7 on Mohs scale
Tenacity:
Cleavage:	Indiscernible
Fracture:	Conchoidal
Density:	2.6 - 2.65
Refractive Index:	1.54 - 1.55

Onyx Gemstone Properties

Onyx is the banded variety of chalcedony. The color of this band ranges from almost white to every color but commonly the specimen of this stone is black or white. It has been derived from the Latin and Greek word known as the "finger nail" or claw. With its flesh tone color it looks like fingernail. It is found in different types of variety naturally it is found but also artificial onyx is also developed from common chalcedony and plain agates. The crystal system is trigonal and monoclinic. It is carved, polished and then it is sold. The luster is vitreous and silky. The "black onyx" is artificially colored.

Onyx Stone Healing Properties

Onyx is the stone of the inner strength. It raises one resistance and persistence. It helps us to carry the even manageable tasks. It stimulates the solar plexus, third eye and root chakras. On metal level it increases ones power to grab the focus, to be conscious in required conditions. It enhances the retention of memory and promotes the attention of detail. It gives the high level of focus, dedication and discipline. It is also the stone of the physical strength. It assists one to increase step by step its power. It exhales the energy of self mastery. It helps us to bring the significant gain in the personal power of one's consciousness and focus. Its help to understand ones most crucial control is self control and it brings the capability to realign one's perception to one's own activity and then they will be able to achieve the success from which till now they are excluded. It also cools and condenses the extraordinary energies. It sooth nervousness, quells stress and panic, soothes hot mood and bring reason to love. It is the grounding consequence when one has to do its work and it's a very high power stone which can bring stunning visions and insights but may over activate one's energy field. It is a wonderful stone to carry in to struggle situations, in which one has to be kept cool headed. It helps to remain with the program and facilitates the sense of satisfaction that comes with one's reaching goals. It initiates the psychic attack. It not only improves their energies and consolidating them. It protects against evil eye and eases child birth. It works with first, second and sixth chakra. It also uses to heal the old traumas.

In Which Finger to Wear Onyx Gemstone?

It should be wear in the ring finger of the right arm.

Onyx Found in Countries

Onyx gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Madagascar, Russia, UK, USA