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Limestone Onyx

A variety of Calcite

A variety of banded calcite (of stalagmitic origin) showing a banded structure similar to Onyx. Sometimes cut and used as a decorative stone.

Classification of Limestone Onyx

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Other Names for Limestone Onyx

Synonyms:
Alabaster OnyxAlgerian OnyxCalcite OnyxGibralter StoneMexican Agate
Mexican OnyxMexikanischer AchatMexikanischer OnyxOnyx MarbleOriental Alabaster
Yaqui OnyxYava Onyx
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