A powerful protection stone, Black Onyx absorbs and transforms negative energy, and helps to prevent the drain of personal energy. Black Onyx aids the development of emotional and physical strength and stamina, especially when support is needed during times of stress, confusion or grief. Black Onyx fosters wise decision-making.
Use Black Onyx to encourage happiness and good fortune. Black Onyx is a strength-giving stone and can provide support for self-discipline issues. Because it helps to hold physical memories, Black Onyx can be useful in healing old wounds or past life issues.
Black Onyx is wonderful for meditation and dreaming. When using Black Onyx for either of these purposes, it is recommended to use a secondary grounding stone in combination with the Onyx. Black Onyx helps one to become master of their own future.
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| Physical and Metaphysical Properties for | |
| PROPERTIES FOR STONE | |
| Crystal Name: | Black Onyx |
| Pronunciation: | blak ON-iks |
| CRYSTAL MEANING | |
| Affirmation: | I draw strength from my past experiences. |
| Question: | Do you ever feel that your personal energy is drained by certain people, places, or events? |
| PRIMARY PROPERTIES | |
| Astrological Sign: | Leo (July 23 to August 22) |
| Primary Chakra: | Root Chakra |
| STONE NAME INFORMATION TAGS | |
| Color: | Black |
| Location: | Brazil, Canada, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa |
| Rarity: | Common |
| Mineral Class: | Silicates |
| Crystal System: | Trigonal Crystal System |
| Hardness: | 6.6 to 7 Hardness |
| Numerical Vibration: | Number 6 |
| Chemical Composition: | SiO2, Silicon Dioxide with Carbon and Iron |
| COMMON CONDITIONS | |
| Physical: | Addictions, Alcoholism, Allergies, Birthing Problems and Health, Legs Strengthening, Obesity, Ovarian Disorders or Cysts |
| Emotional: | Anxiety, Calming, Dispel or Release Negativity, Soothing |
| Spiritual: | Divine Will, Grounding, Reducing Negative Energy |
| GRADE DESCRIPTIONS | |
| Extra Grade: | Jet black, beautiful luster, opaque, <10% matrix |
| A Grade: | Jet black, nice luster, opaque, 10% - 25% matrix |
| B Grade: | Black, poor luster, opaque and/or >25% matrix |
| REFERENCES | |
| Reference 1: | http://www.healingcrystals.com/What_Is_The_Difference_Between_Onyx__Obsidian_And_Black_Tourmaline__Articles_11847.html |
| Reference 2: | http://www.healingcrystals.com/Healing_Crystals_May_2013_Newsletter_Articles_10043.html |
| Reference 3: | http://www.healingcrystals.com/I_Heard_Black_Onyx_Can_Help_With_Grief._Is_This_True__Articles_9204.html |
| Posted on March 29, 2013 |
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 Article was very detailed and informative. I learned a lot. (Submitted by: Sam on September 29, 2018) |
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| the last couple of time I've had acupuncture for arthritis in my spine, I've felt like I was holding a black, smooth and faceted rock in my left hand. I have enough energy training to know that whatever this was, it was some sort of "sink". My acupuncturist suggested "onyx" when I talked to her about it. I've just looked it up. This description nails it. Excellent article, short and to the point. (Submitted by: Sandra Neary on April 04, 2018) |
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| I'm grateful for this elaboration of the black onyx. It spoke to me in every way it could. I just gave away my quartz crystal, because someone needed it more. I just had an onyx necklace choose me, and it is with my zodiac and everything that I'm going through right now. The fact it can transform negative energy as well as repell it and aids in dreams and past life experiences. Thank you. Namaste. 😠(Submitted by: Vi on November 10, 2016) |
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| Very useful information. Thanks! (Submitted by: Ralph on June 13, 2016) |
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| I have a beautiful onyx ring, my beautiful partner gave it to me...-I'm going to start wearing it...love:) (Submitted by: maximusoluna on May 04, 2016) |
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