Onyx: What is it? What are the metaphysical properties and lore of Onyx?

Onyx is a type of chalcedony, which is itself a form of microcrystalline. Skilled gem carvers are able to manipulate easily and carve this tone because it has straight and nearly parallel bands of color.

Onyx is used to center your energetic fields. It allows you to align with your higher powers. Use onyx to alleviate grief, enhance self-control, and stimulate wisdom to enable decision making. Onyx is a great stone for empaths! Onyx works to filter out the noise from the rest of the world allowing you to remain centered within yourself.