What is another word for onyx?
Pronunciation:
[ ˈɒnɪks], [ ˈɒnɪks], [ ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k_s]
Related words: black onyx, onyx necklace, onyx rings, onyx earrings, black onyx ring, onyx bracelet
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Synonyms for Onyx:
adj.
• black (adjective) • Other relevant words: (adjective) • pitch-black (adjective)n.
• gem (noun)- carbuncle,
- hyacinth,
- agate,
- bloodstone,
- star sapphire,
- lapis lazuli,
- diamond,
- moonstone,
- zircon,
- aquamarine,
- beryl,
- garnet,
- sardonyx,
- gem,
- jade,
- opal,
- amethyst,
- emerald,
- rose quartz,
- topaz,
- turquoise,
- coral,
- ruby,
- sapphire.
- onyx.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- dumb,
- fatal,
- peridot,
- grim,
- fateful,
- banded gemstone,
- semiprecious stone,
- disgraceful,
- brilliant,
- chrysoprase,
- disastrous,
- evil,
- sardine,
- Turquois,
- dirty,
- gemstone,
- heliotrope,
- sard,
- ghastly,
- plasm,
- chrysolite,
- bare,
- dark,
- unclean,
- cubic zirconia,
- oriental,
- jacinth,
- girasol,
- sunstone,
- jasper,
- Girasole,
- alexandrite,
- faint,
- Spinelle,
- spinel,
- black stone,
- dispiriting,
- cat's eye,
- hematite,
- plasma,
- tourmaline,
- grisly,
- dense,
- bleak,
- achromatic,
- colored.
How to use "Onyx" in context?
Fossils of variety of onyx have been found all over the world. The name "onyx" is derived from the ancient greek word onyx meaning "a type of stone". Onyx is a black and iridescent fossilized shell with a smooth surface.
Mosaic Onyx is made up of small pieces of rough onyxite, and is often used in floor and table settings because of its unique appearance and its ability to withstand various cleaning chemicals.
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