Black onyx

Black Onyx is a rare crystal of the chalcedony family. The most valued are gemstones with white and black overlays. The name crystal comes from the Greek word onux, meaning nail or nail. Legend has it that Cupid cut his mother Venus' nails with the blade of her arrow. These fell from Mount Olympus into the sacred river Indus and metamorphized into Onyx. Therefore, people had believed that these minerals are divine.

The crystal will bring you both physical and emotional health. Meditate with this fantastic mineral. It will free you from the shackles of grief, sadness and depression. You will see your life illuminated in brighter colours.

The stone will boost your self-confidence and charge you with positive energy. By taking it with you, you will be able to relax. You are not bothered by anxiety or fear. And this will undoubtedly bring only positive changes in both personal life and professional activities.

Onyx is believed to help clear karma that may have been contaminated from past lives. To remember the mistakes of your past, meditate with this crystal. It will show you what goals your soul has been reborn again. By knowing what you need to learn and what evil deeds to buy back with good ones, you will be able to move forward more purposefully.

Approximate weight: 7g. 
Approximate size: 1,4x2,1x0,6cm.

Crystal: Onyx. 
Country of origin: India. 
Chemical composition: SiO2. 
Hardness based on Mohs scale: 7. 

Crystal and gemstone meanings, Detailed Black onyx properties