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BLACK ONYX



Example Type:
Mineral (Chalcedony)

Information:
Specimen Type: Oxide
Major Elements: Si, O
Record Date: 01.11
Specimen Source: Brazil, South America
Photo 1: Highly Polished Sample

Notes:
This is another form of Chalcedony. Onyx is actually banded in various colors. You probably think of the black variety when you think of Onyx.
Black Onyx Sample


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