Green Onyx: Find Your Inner Balance with the Soothing Energy

Green Onyx

Pronunciation: green on-iks
Chakras: Heart
Zodiac: Capricorn, Leo
Element: Earth
Planet: Mercury

Affirmation: “I align with nature’s harmony and embrace my inner strength.”

Keywords: Renewal, Strength, Growth, Balance, Harmony

Mineral Group: Silicate
Mineral Category: Chalcedony (Quartz variety)
Mohs Scale Hardness: 6.5–7
Colours: Various shades of green, often banded
Crystal System: Trigonal
Cleavage: None
Fracture: Conchoidal
Tenacity: Brittle
Refractive Index: 1.535–1.539
Specific Gravity: 2.6
Birefringence: 0.004
Pleochroism: None
Formula: SiO₂
Other Characteristics: Often dyed to enhance colour; natural specimens exhibit soft green hues.
Safe to water cleanse? Yes, for short periods.

Green Onyx is a striking variety of Chalcedony, a form of Quartz known for its smooth, banded appearance and serene green hues. The rich green colourd evokes the vitality of nature and the renewing energy of the Earth. Its name derives from the Greek word onyx, meaning “claw” or “fingernail,” referencing the layered structure typical of Onyx stones.

The Spiritual Vibes

Green Onyx has been associated with strength and willpower, believed to imbue wearers with resilience and clarity. In ancient cultures, it was revered for its grounding and balancing properties, used in carvings and talismans to ward off negative energy and foster harmony.

Green Onyx resonates deeply with the Heart Chakra, promoting emotional balance, self-love, and the courage to overcome fears. The vibrations from Green Onyx enhance your creativity, courage and self-awareness. It aligns with the Zodiac signs Capricorn and Leo, offering support in achieving goals with determination and poise. Its affirmation encourages personal growth and connection to nature’s harmony.

Green Onyx's Favourite Pairing Crystals

Pair Green Onyx with Green Fuchsite for enhanced healing, Lodestone for grounding and manifestation, and Petrified Wood for stability and deep-rooted strength. Use Green Onyx during meditation or as a pocket stone to keep its calming energy close. Place it in your living space to promote harmony and balance within your environment.

Green Onyx’s grounding energy helps you stay steady amidst challenges while inspiring growth and renewal, a perfect companion for life’s transformative journeys. Green Onyx helps open up your Throat Chakra which helps you with self-expression and communication to others. This crystal is highly recommended for public speakers and those who communicate professionally.

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Love & Light, Laura

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