Green Onyx: History, Meanings, Symbolism, Healing Properties, & More

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:53:35 +0000

The onyx stone comes in a wide variety of colors, like black, green, orange, red, etc. Among its different colors, the green onyx is a chalcedony variety that is known for its gorgeous green to cyan colors. Because this is a chalcedony variety, it is essentially a silicate mineral and a form of macrocrystalline quartz, which is highly revered for its various healing properties and beautifully lined color banding. Other macrocrystalline quartz varieties include carnelian, jasper, bloodstone, and citrine. Have you ever thought why, even though both onyx and agate have banding, and even though they are chalcedonies, they are different? Well, it’s because agate has curved color banding, whereas the bandings of onyx are flat.