Natural Pink Onyx Pendant With 925 Sterling Silver

Stone:(Pink Onyx)

Pink Onyx is a beautiful and decorative stone known for its soft pink tones and banded patterns. However, the term "onyx" can sometimes be confusing because it’s used both geologically and commercially to describe different stones.

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### What Is Pink Onyx?

Geologically speaking, true onyx is a variety of chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz) with straight, parallel banding—typically black and white.

But Pink Onyx is not true onyx. Instead, it's generally a type of banded calcite, similar to what’s sometimes called "travertine onyx" or "marble onyx." These stones form in caves or hot springs and are technically calcite or aragonite, not quartz.

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### Key Characteristics of Pink Onyx (Calcite Onyx):

* Color: Ranges from pale pink to deeper rose tones, often with white, cream, or beige banding.

* Composition: Primarily calcite (CaCO3).

* Hardness: Softer than true onyx—around 3 on the Mohs scale (can be scratched easily).

* Transparency: Often translucent, allowing light to pass through—popular for backlit decorative panels.

* Origin: Common sources include Pakistan, Iran, Mexico, and Turkey.

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### Uses:

* Interior Design: Countertops, wall panels, sinks, tabletops, and backlit décor.

* Ornamental: Carvings, bowls, sculptures.

* Metaphysical: Often associated with emotional healing, self-love, and tranquility.