Onyx slabs
Onyx is highly valued in commercial building decoration due to its unique and translucent appearance with intricate bands and patterns of color. It is formed by the gradual crystallization of calcite or aragonite minerals in caves or other formations, creating a one-of-a-kind material for luxury interiors. Onyx is popularly used for feature walls, bar counters, reception desks, and flooring in commercial buildings. Because of its translucency, it is also ideal for backlit installations that allow light to pass through the stone, producing a stunning visual effect. For your upcoming project, SHIHUI STONE offers high-quality onyx stones as per your requirements.
Onyx is made up of calcite, which is also found in limestone, marble, and travertine. It forms when spring water or groundwater has an excess of calcite dissolved in it. Similar to onyx, travertine is formed in the same manner, but with a porous, lace-like texture. The main difference between travertine and onyx is their texture, with travertine being porous and onyx being smooth and non-porous.
While the most common color of onyx is warm honey caused by iron oxide, onyx can also be brown, yellow, white, honey, pink, or blue. Blue onyx stone is dyed to achieve a stunning blue hue throughout the stone, making it an elegant choice for decoration.
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because onyx is a rare and luxurious stone,natural onyx slabs are always more expencive than other natural stone like granite or marble.
As onyx is a soft stone, it does scratch and chip more easily than a hard stone like granite. If you do choose to have a natural onyx countertop, place a pot or pans on mats or pads instead of directly on the surface.
We do not recommend natural onyx slabs for flooring applications, as onyx can scratch easily.
Onyx is a soft stone, so it can crack or chip more easily than other harder natural stones.
If you spill anything on a natural onyx slab, be sure to clean it up quickly with a non-abrasive cleaner to prevent staining. Additionally, regularly re-seal the stone's surface to protect it from staining and moisture damage.
Re-seal your onyx kitchen or bathroom countertops once a year.
Avoid placing metal objects, like pots or pans, or hot items directly on the surface.
Clean the surface of your countertop with a non-abrasive, neutral household cleaner, ideally one meant for natural stones.
Onyx is one of the more fragile and brittle natural stones. As onyx stone countertops can chip and scratch over time, onyx slabs are most suitable for wall installations.
You should not place hot pans directly on an onyx countertop, as it is not heat resistant. Instead, place them on top of kitchen mats.
Onyx is a porous stone and therefore is not waterproof naturally. Although you can seal it to protect it from staining, onyx slabs are not suitable for wet area applications like showers.
As natural onyx is porous, it does stain easily. Regular re-sealing for onyx countertops is required.
Warm colour bands of onyx marble stone make it a popular choice for jewellery and home design. Because Onyx is porous and can be harmed by acidic cleaners, it requires additional caution when cleaning it. To clean onyx counters and sinks, use a soft cloth and mild soap like cleaning liquid. Avoid cleaning products that are not explicitly made for stones. Finally, seal onyx counters and sinks with a food-safe sealer.
An onyx countertop may be a functional and gorgeous addition to your kitchen. if you are ready to put in a little extra effort to maintain it. Onyx, like marble surfaces, needs to be cleaned up with spills soon to avoid stains. With proper care, an onyx countertop can be just as good as granite or quartz in terms of durability.
Despite its natural beauty, Onyx has several drawbacks compared to granite and quartz. The stone is brittle and requires a typically stabilising substance to add strength. Because Onyx reacts with acids, it must be sealed to prevent the stone from deteriorating over time. People usually choose more durable stones as a result of these characteristics.
Onyx is a gemstone that is relatively rare in nature. It is a striped, semiprecious agate with stripes that alternate. For ages, it has been prized and traded as a semiprecious stone throughout Asia and the rest of the world.
Onyx marble comes in various colours, including white, green, yellow, pink, black,etc.
