Gem that's often black (4)

I believe the answer is:

onyx

(Other definitions for onyx that I've seen before include "Black variety of quartz" , "African antelope" , "Agate with different bands of colour" , "Black and white striped gemstone" , "Mineral with coloured layers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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