Onyx Marble is a very soft stone and brittle natural stone, and needs to be installed where it will not be subject to hard wear.
Onyx Marble is characterized by its translucence, and can actually be backlit for striking, dramatic effects.
Onyx, is about Exotic, Luxury and Glamour.
Onyx Natural Stone is a form of Marble which is millions of years old. Onyx Marble is often found in Limestone caves as stalactites and stalagmites by the slow precipitation of cold, mineral-rich water.
Water dissolves the existing Limestone and redeposit's it. It is quartz crystals fused together into translucent layers of stone.
Onyx Marble in Limestone Cave
Onyx provides exotic luxury, comfort, relieves stress, and calms the heart. The translucent beauty of this stone is a real "head turner".
Onyx Marble is most often used as a fireplace surround, bar top, or as a small island because it transmits light. Other popular uses for Onyx include wall cladding, light duty residential floors, sinks, and tables. Onyx can also be used for novelty items such as vases, urns, lamps, wine goblets, and bowls.
Onyx has beautiful, translucence, and contrasting colors. The colors of Onyx are soft and sensuous, almost fragile looking. The pastel shades of golden honey, minty greens, and swirl browns feels erotic. There are bands or lines of contrasting color running throughout the stone contributing to its unique color characteristics. Onyx is a visual feast for the eyes.
"White Onyx Extra"
Onyx Marble can be purchased in tile form or in slabs for countertops, vanities, and other home projects. Similar to Marble, Onyx can be finished with a polished surface. This is a glossy and reflective surface finish which deepens the color and contrasts within the stone. It can also be finished to a honed surface finish which is a matte like low sheen finish. It's not reflective and shiny like a polished finish
Careful consideration is needed when using Onyx Marble in your home. Think of your lifestyle and circumstances before committing to Onyx as a countertop surface or a bar top. The unique and distinctive beauty of Onyx Marble is not for everyone because of the maintenance. It will etch if you're not careful, needs to be sealed, and is a softer and more fragile natural stone. And I have to mention that Onyx Marble is not cheap.
If you know the maintenance and limitations of this Onyx stone and love the look, it may be a great choice for you. The looks achieved by using Onyx are one of a kind. If you are comfortable with the care Onyx needs and love the unique and exotic look, go with Onyx Marble stone.
