Black Onyx

Black Onyx is a stone of happiness, good fortune and physical as well as emotional strength. A powerful protection stone, Black Onyx absorbs and transforms negative energy, and helps to prevent the drain of personal energy.

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Black Onyx is a form of Chalcedony, which is microcrystalline quartz formed in the gas cavities of lava. Black Onyx hardness ranges from of 6.5 to 7 on Moh’s Scale. It can be worn as jewelry and saved as heirloom-qulaity stone for generations without arnish or damage. That is why Black Onyx is a popular center stone in jewelry. One can wear Black Onyx on daily basis without damaging it.

Black Onyx Benefits

Black Onyx Astrology claims that this stone stimulates the Root Chakra by allowing excessive stored energy in the body to get released from the body.

Black Onyx Metaphysical Properties:

Absorbs and transforms negative energy and prevents the draining of personal energy.

Improves decision making and heightens one’s intuition and instinct.

Wearing Black Onyx helps one to realise material goal and become the master of their own future.

Helps to regain emotional balance and enhance self-confidence.

Provides both physical and mental strength to the wearer.

Provides stability of mindset to the wearer and elevates fear and worries.

Excellent stone for alignment of the person with a Higher Power.

Black Onyx Healing Properties:

Helps in recovering from past life issues and old wounds.

Cures health problems related to teeth, bone and skin ailments.

Cures blood disorders and heals cell damage.

Helpful in curing Epilepsy and Glaucoma.

Black Onyx is an inexpensive gemstone and can be found to suit any budget This makes it perfect for costume jewelry as well as large statement pieces. Black Onyx Value depends on whether it’s been treated or remained natural. While it won’t go down in price too much when treated, there is a slight decrease in price. Black Onyx Price can go up depending on a few factors like the cut, clarity and size of the stone. Black Onyx price per carat can range from Rs 100 per carat to Rs 500 per carat.

Color : ‘Onyx black color’ is the most famous variety of Onyx and the most common black gemstone. Black Onyx stone with pure black color shade costs higher than those with lighter black or greyish shade.

Shape : Black Onyx is often cut into smooth glossy cabochons or is faceted to maximize the luster. They can be cut into any popular gemstone shape such as round, oval, pear, emerald, square, trilliant or marquise. More elaborate stone shapes like the Marquise cut or the Heart cut will often be more expensive than the round or oval cut.

Size : Large Black Onyx demands higher price as compared to smaller Black Onyx stones. The price increase with carat weight.

Clarity : Black Onyx gemstones have little to no impurities. They often have high levels of clarity. When buying Black Onyx stone, look for a smooth surface, with no cracks or inclusions. This will ensure that the luster is uniform and smooth.

It is very common to find gemstone dealers who sell heated and polished Black Onyx. Such gemstones are less astrologically effective and loose luster over time. When buying Black Onyx stone online or offline, it is highly recommended that one must get the gemstone from a trusted Gemstone Laboratory.

Natural Black Onyx is a form of Chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline quartz formed in the gas cavities of lava.The Black Onyx gemstone is said to be associated with the planet Saturn, and it is the birthstone for Leo. It is a soothing stone known to release negativity, as well as to guard the wearer from the ‘evil eye’.

Some of the important powers of this stone are intuition, focus, balance, positivity, change and protection. Experts have claimed that anyone who wears this gemstone has full access to these powers, and that it helps one live life the way it’s supposed to be lived. Moreover, Black Onyx is the anniversary stone for the 10th year of marriage.

Black Onyx vs Black Diamond?

Diamond is completely different chemical from Black Onyx. Although they both look similar, one way to differentiate them is by understanding the hardness. Diamond has a hardness of 10 while Black Onyx has a hardness of 7 or less on Moh’s Scale. You can scratch a Black Onyx with Diamond but not the other way around.

Where does Black Onyx come from?

It is hard to find all-natural and untreated Black Onyx. Raw and rough Black Onyx can be found in India, Pakistan, Brazil, Russia, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Yemen and USA.

Who should wear Black Onyx?

Black Onyx is beneficial for those born under the Zodiac Sign Leo. From an astrological perspective, Black Onyx is worn to balance the malefic effects of Saturn. It has numerous spiritual, emotional, mental and physical healing benefits. It is mostly recommended for athletes.

Is Black Onyx Cabochon or faceted?

Black Onyx comes both as Cabochon and Faceted.