Sphere Calcite-Aragonite (Onyx Marble), 3,0cm (calibrated)

The calibrated onyx marble sphere has a diameter of 30 mm.

Onyx marble is the trade name of a decorative mixture of calcite and aragonite in light olive and beige tones with brown and cream bands.

The mineral calcitaragonite is valued in gemstone healing due to its relieving effect; with the support of this type of stone, flexibility can be increased and rest and activity can be brought into a balanced relationship.

According to the international nomenclature, the mineralogically correct name for Onyx Marble is Calcite-Aragonite or Aragonite-Calcite, while Onyx Marble (Aragonite Calcite) is the common trade name. Other names commonly used in retail and wholesale are calconyx, calcite-alabaster, ribbon marble, aragonite marble, chalcedonyx onyx or marble onyx. The spelling onix marble, however, is not correct. The olive green part is also known as green Onyx.

The gemstone beads are undrilled.

Origin of the rough: Pakistan