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Black Onyx is a deep, opaque black variety of layered chalcedony (a form of microcrystalline quartz). While natural Onyx often has parallel white bands, the commercially available Black Onyx is commonly treated or dyed to achieve a uniform, intense black colour, which enhances its powerful, sophisticated lustre. This rich, fine-grained stone is highly prized for its use in carving, signet rings, and fine modern jewellery.
Black Onyx is known as the "Stone of Fortitude and Protective Strength." It acts as an incredibly potent shield, absorbing and transmuting negative energies directed toward the user, and protecting against ill wishes or psychic attack. It is fundamentally a grounding stone, offering unwavering strength, stamina, and support during times of intense mental, emotional, or physical stress. It encourages self-mastery, discipline, and wise self-control.
Hardness: 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale (making it durable for daily wear).
Chakra: Exclusively the Root Chakra (for deep grounding, security, discipline, and physical endurance).
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (for responsibility and discipline) and Leo (for personal power).
Benefits: Provides profound protective strength and unwavering stamina, aids in self-control and self-mastery, helps to alleviate overwhelming fears and grief, absorbs and transmutes negative energy, and promotes the release of old habits and attachments.
Source: Brazil, Uruguay, Pakistan, USA, India, Madagascar.
How to use Black Onyx
Place it in your home: Keep a piece in areas where you need to feel secure and shielded, such as a bedside table or near a valuable safe, to repel negativity and enhance protection.
Meditate with it: Hold the stone during meditation to connect deeply with your Root Chakra, drawing upon the Earth's steady energy to feel completely anchored and unshakeable in your inner resolve.
Carry it: Keep a tumbled stone in your pocket or bag to maintain emotional stamina and resilience when dealing with demanding people or emotionally draining situations throughout the day.
Wear it: As jewellery (rings, cufflinks, or bracelets) for continuous grounding and energetic protection, creating a personal barrier that reinforces your boundaries and self-control.
Use for grief: Place the stone over your Root Chakra during a rest period to help process and absorb the energies of sorrow and grief, gently providing stability during periods of mourning.
