Onyx (Natural)

Onyx: It comes from the Greek ónyx, meaning “nail,” “claw,” or “veined gem.” Onyx is a variety of the mineral chalcedony, a kind of quartz. The gemstone known as sardonyx is another variety of chalcedony that’s reddish-brown with white layers. Onyx is a variety of stone that comes from Chalcedony. Chalcedony is a silicate mineral, mostly made of calcite (similar to marble and granite) and it usually features contrasting layers of colour.Onyx is mined in many different places, from India to Brazil and even Madagascar, along with the US and Russia too. This stone is often celebrated as being a good gem for carving as it hits a high of 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. This is why it’s common to find ancient Roman and Greek artefacts carved from Onyx. Throughout history, onyx has been thought to bring powers of protection, defensive magic, and the reduction of sexual desires. It has also been thought to reinforce the knowledge that there is no death, aiding in the understanding of the wheel of birth, death and rebirth. Onyx is the official birthstone for those native to the zodiac signs Leo or Capricorn, and is said to help these individuals with becoming masters of their own destinies. It provides them with steadfast confidence, centers energy in times of mental or physical stress, and offers wise decision-making. Some people wear Onyx jewelry so that they can improve their memory, bring balance to their mind, or reduce their stress. The idea that it can alleviate negative feelings remains pervasive in that wearing Onyx jewelry is still believed to help you keep pessimism away, to do away with negative thoughts.