BLACK ONYX
ORIGIN: Brazil, USA, Canada, Scotland and Russia.
BLACK ONYX is a variety of banded chalcedony, a member of the quartz family. The word Onyx comes from a Latin word derived from the Greek ‘ὄνυξ’, meaning ‘claw’ or ‘fingernail’(resemblance to flesh tones coloured onyx). It is found in a number of colours, including very dark brown (black).
HISTORY: Black Onyx has been used for a long time throughout to make beads, intaglio and cameo carvings and jewellery. In feng shui Black Onyx is used as a protective stone in amulets, bracelets and carved animals.
HEALING: Black Onyx gives strength. It promotes vigour, steadfastness and stamina. Imparts self-confidence, helping you to be at ease in your surroundings. Onyx banishes grief, enhances self-control and stimulates the power of wise decision-making. It encourages happiness and good fortune. It treats disorders of the bones, bone marrow and blood. It is beneficial for teeth and the feet.
ENERGY: Willpower, Self-Mastery, Discipline and Reason.
ZODIAC: Leo, Capricorn and Gemini.
BIRTHSTONE: January
WHEEL OF LIFE: Black (Dark night) - January/February - Mid-Winter
PLANET: Earth
CHAKRA: Solar Plexus and Third Eye.
NUMBER: 6