Technical Sheet - Blue Onyx
Scientific properties
| Type of stone |
Blue Onyx |
| Class |
Semi-precious |
|
Category |
Quartz |
| Crystal system |
Rhombohedral
|
| Chemical composition |
Silicon dioxide (SiO2), with possible inclusions of iron or nickel giving the blue color
|
| Hardness (Mohs scale) |
6.5 to 7 |
| Transparency |
Opaque
|
| Geographical origin |
Mainly India, Brazil, Uruguay, South America and Africa
|
Metaphysical properties
|
Associated chakras |
Throat chakra |
| Associated signs |
Aquarius, Gemini |
| Related elements |
Air |
| Benefits |
Peace, peace of mind, meditation, concentration, communication, self-expression, creativity, emotional support against fears and worries |