A gemstone from the Quartz group. It has a black or gray color, with black, gray, brown, or white bands, and can be slightly transparent with a glassy luster. The stone symbolizes strength and power, making its owner the master of their fate – it is a stone of inner strength. Its energy enhances the owner's resilience and endurance. A stone that should become an amulet for perfectionists, mediators, and people in higher positions. Onyx is helpful in treating skin ailments, disinfecting, and aiding in wound healing.