Black onyx tumbled stone. All tumbled stones come in a white satin pouch (one pouch per transaction) with a corresponding crystal information card. All tumbled stones differ slightly in shape and size. Your stone will be chosen for you with positive intuition and intent.
Black onyx is formed from chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of the mineral quartz. It is sometimes found with white banding.
Black onyx is a stone rich in history and lore but not all of it positive. It was once thought to be a stone of bad luck and one that promoted sadness. It is a stone that is referenced throughout the Bible.
In modern times, black onyx is said to be a strong protective stone with a powerful grounding energy. It is believed to absorb past trauma and pain and to use this pain to convert into strength. It is believed to have a memory for past trauma and as a result, it should be regularly cleansed and not worn all of the time.
Black onyx is one of the zodiac stones associated with Leo.