Onyx Healing Properties
Onyx comes in a wide range of colors. Some onyx is evenly colored while some is banded. Onyx is easily dyed, so beware of the more unnatural looking colors, such as bright blue, etc. Onyx with red or black and white bands is sometimes referred to as Sardonyx.
Mystical Properties: Black Onyx has long been prized in rosary beads and said to have healing power, however, it is also said to bring nightmares and depression and bring on arguments and losses in courtroom battles.
White onyx on the other hand, is said to soothe quarreling couples in India and cool sexual passion. Yellow or honey onyx is said to help in knowing when to keep silent.
Dreaming of Onyx is said to be a good harbinger of a happy marriage.
Natural Healers use Onyx to reduce sexual impulses, provide defense and protect during any battle or conflict, as well as provide protection from psychic attack.
Said to favor men named Oliver.
Healing Properties: Onyx is said to be a grounding stone, that keeps energy within the body and prevent its drainage by stress. It is also thought an important stone governing the 1st Chakra, especially important for the ovaries, womb and menses. Yellow onyx is said to benefit lung problems.
Scientific Properties: Onyx is composed of banded Silicon Dioxide. Hardness: 6.0-7.0 on the Moh's Hardness Scale. Important locales include Mexico.
Buyer Beware! Beware of calcite being passed off as Onyx. True Onyx is quite hard, whereas Calcite can easily be scratched with a fingernail.