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Hardness
Onyx has a hardness property of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale. The Mohs scale refers to the relative hardness and resistance to scratches of gemstones.
Physical Makeup
Black onyx is a type of agate, made of silicon and oxygen. It has a virtuous luster quality and a trigonal structure system.
Name
The name onyx comes from the Greek word for "nail of finger or claw." Legend has it that Eros cut off Venus' fingernails and they turned into onyx.
Geography
Onyx is mined in very specific parts of the world. There are onyx mines in Brazil, India, California and Uruguay.
Other Properties
Onyx is said to increase regeneration, happiness, intuition and instincts, as well as to help change bad habits. It is also the birth stone for Leos and the month of December.