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Onyx definition: Onyx is a chalcedony that is a cryptocrystalline form of silica, typically black and white banded or solid black, used as a gemstone.

Definitions of Onyx

  1. 1noun

    Onyx is a chalcedony that is a cryptocrystalline form of silica, typically black and white banded or solid black, used as a gemstone.

Example Sentences

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“She wore a beautiful necklace with a polished onyx pendant.”

formal

“The ancient Egyptians used onyx for carving bowls and other vessels.”

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Onyx definition: Onyx is a chalcedony that is a cryptocrystalline form of silica, typically black and white banded or solid black, used as a gemstone.
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'Onyx' translates to 'onyx' in English. Onyx definition: Onyx is a chalcedony that is a cryptocrystalline form of silica, typically black and white banded or solid black, used as a gemstone.
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