{"product_id":"green-onyx-towers-3-4-25","title":"Green Onyx Towers 3-4.25\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Onyx\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCIENCE \/ MINERALOGY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen Onyx is a commercially ambiguous name. True onyx is parallel-banded chalcedony, a microcrystalline quartz material with a hardness near 7, but much decorative 'Green Onyx' on the market is actually banded calcite or aragonite with a hardness near 3–4. Color ranges from pale mint and cream to deep green and may be natural, enhanced, or derived from included minerals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOLOGY \u0026amp; FORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrue chalcedony onyx forms when silica-rich fluids repeatedly line cavities and fractures with parallel microcrystalline quartz layers. Calcite-based decorative onyx forms instead from carbonate-rich spring, cave, or hydrothermal deposits. Because both materials are sold under the same trade name, geological description should follow the verified composition of the specimen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMETAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen Onyx is traditionally associated with emotional steadiness, compassion, confidence, and maintaining composure while making important decisions. Its green color gives it heart-centered symbolism, while the strong visual banding suggests structure and continuity. It is often used for balancing feeling with practical judgment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY PROPERTIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmotional balance • Compassion • Confidence • Stability • Decision-making • Grounding • Self-control\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAKRA\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELEMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e: Earth • Water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZODIAC\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leo • Taurus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOHS HARDNESS\u003c\/strong\u003e: ~3 if calcite-based; 6.5–7 if chalcedony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCURACY \/ TRADE-NAME NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommercial name is compositionally ambiguous. Verify whether material is chalcedony onyx or banded carbonate before assigning hardness or geology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"5280 Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50437219516661,"sku":"30524027","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/5280crystals.com\/products\/green-onyx-towers-3-4-25","provider":"5280 Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}