Black Onyx with Turquoise Mala Beads

About this Mala:108 8mm genuine Black Onyx with Turquoise Mala Beads, with Turquoise Magnesite and silver markers, finished with a Snakeknot and Black Onyx and silver adornments.About Black Onyx:Gemologically, natural Onyx is similar to other cryptocrystalline quartz and is much harder than some varieties sold as Onyx, which are much softer and are made of calcite. Onyx may be a multilayered black and white stone, usually with a black base and a white upper layer. Onyx is mined in the US, Italy and Mexico.Healing Properties:Black Onyx: Helps one to change bad habits and is a powerful healing and grounding stone. Black stone in the Feng Shui tradition is considered "Yin" and is folklore says it helps with emotional protection and increased power. It is associated with the root "chakra."Turquoise Magnesite: Activates the inner eye and provides insight into truths one may be unaware of. It assists in removing blinders to truth, providing great insights to one's state of being, and enhances the connection between the heart and the higher mind. All malas have a 30 day guarantee to protect from breakage. Complimentary Silk Mala Bag included!