Gemstone Names · Entry

Onyx

Greek

“fingernail”

Where it comes from

onyx (ὄνυξ), 'fingernail, claw'

Fun Fact

According to a Greek myth, Aphrodite's fingernails were clipped and fell to the ground, transforming into the mineral, which is why the stone was named for its pale, nail-like banding.

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