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Geological Enigma: Onix's Mineral Mystique
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- 1. Origin and formation history of sedimentary layers
- 2. Dominant mineral group composing the Earth's crust
- 3. Cryptocrystalline chalcedony famed for concentric rings
- 5. Soil formation processes impacting mineral deposition
- 7. Layered silica masterpiece with parallel bands
- 11. Describes surface properties enhancing mineral formation
- 13. Differential deposition evident in layered gemstones
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- 4. Manganese oxide mineral sometimes associated with onyx
- 6. Displaying multiple hues within a single mineral
- 8. Direction of banding cutting across the stratigraphy
- 9. Microcrystalline quartz variety frequently forming onyx
- 10. Geological stress causing vein separations in rocks
- 12. Typical geological environment hosting onyx veins
- 14. Artisan skilled in cutting precious stones like onyx
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