Onyx

Onyx

Onyx is one of the most luxurious natural stones and is used for special places. This stone has a very beautiful and pleasant appearance.

Onyx is a stone that is created from the transformation of limestone due to heat and high pressure. In general, the brand name of this stone in the world is onyx (onyx) which means bright and transparent. In the international market, Onyx refers to stones that are made of layers with clear and transparent crystals, this transparency allows light to pass through them easily. Many applications in making all kinds of stone artifacts, as well as great efficiency in interior spaces such as the lobby wall or the counter table, will create a very stylish and luxurious atmosphere. In the following, we will get to know more about this valuable stone. Below, we have provided you with the catalog of all the Onyx stones available in the market.

The difference between onyx and other stones

First of all, note that onyx stone has many differences from marble stone, for example, marble passes light (due to its high price and scarcity and special features such as pressure tolerance, water absorption, porosity and …) is mostly decorative, but marble is different in these features, this causes their use to change as well.

One of the differences between onyx and other building stones such as granite or marble is that onyx is formed on the surface of the earth, while marble and granite are formed deep in the earth.

Properties of onyx stone

Now, one of the most important characteristics and disadvantages of onyx stone is its softness and high fragility. So that usually the extraction cups of this stone are small. Onyx stones are stones that transmit light, which is one of the most obvious features of this type of stone that distinguishes it from other building stones. Onyx is one of the most expensive building stones, but because of its bright theme and cold nature, in addition to helping to cool the space, onyx stone increases blood oxygen and conveys a sense of peace to the space.

Onyx stone is the highest quality, most expensive, and rarest building stone, due to its high polishability, if it is used in luxurious and luxurious places, with its high polish and mirror, it greatly contributes to the beauty of the space. slow Its wavy types are also able to be processed in the form of book match and form match, which is very beautiful for the interior design of luxury places such as the lobby wall of luxury hotels. Due to the high variety of onyx stones, it is almost impossible for two onyx stone slabs to be the same.

  • Onyx design and color
  • Onyx quality grade and sorting
  • Dimensions and thickness of onyx
  • The quality of onyx processing

 

Taba Stone, with its good experience and history in the field of onyx stone sales, can offer you the most diverse and beautiful onyx slabs.

You can contact Taba Stone experts to inquire about the price and receive advice.

Types of marble

White onyx stone: White onyx is one of the most famous onyx stones and has a white cloudy texture and golden veins. The price of white onyx stone will increase as the stone is whiter and purer.

Green onyx stone: Green onyx is one of the most common onyx stones, which is mainly seen in religious places. This stone has a dominant color theme of green and sometimes white and gold streaks.

Blue onyx stone: The background color is blue and light gray with white and gold streaks that add to its beauty. This stone is available in both natural and dyed forms. This stone is one of the most luxurious and expensive onyx stones.

Orange onyx stone: Orange onyx is another beautiful marble, one of the most famous of which is the orange onyx mine located in Iran. This stone has an orange background color with white and sometimes brown streaks that are scattered on the surface of the stone in the form of beautiful waves. The price of the orange onyx stone is higher to the extent that the color of the background is more uniform and flawless.

Pink onyx stone: known as lady, available in both natural and dyed forms.

Yellow onyx stone: This stone is also produced in yellow color (dyed) during special processing by the manufacturer.

onyx mines

The best onyx mines are located in Iran and Italy, where Iranian mines are superior to Italian mines.

Is natural onyx stone better or painted? Natural onyx stone has a high quality and longevity compared to painted marble.

Checking the hardness of marble

The hardness of marble is such that it can be cut well. This issue makes the use of onyx stone in making artifacts such as sculptures very popular.

Sublimation and polished surface

Onyx has become one of the most valuable building stones. After being polished, the onyx stone has a very shiny and attractive surface, and if onyx is installed as the facade, wall covering, flooring, etc., it gives a unique effect to the building.

Resistance to environmental conditions

Onyx stone can be considered one of the most resistant stones against environmental conditions such as humidity, heat, and cold. On the other hand, this stone has good resistance against acid rain. The structure of marble stone is such that it rarely and very late gets polluted and maintains its beauty for a long time.

Other features of Onyx

The beauty of onyx stone

Can be used in modern and classic interior designs

Heat insulation and energy conservation

Coolness and not absorbing heat

Anti-allergic

Uses of onyx stone

This stone is used in various fields. Among these, we can mention some main categories of building construction, making stone artifacts, food consumption and manufacturing industries. You will know more about these things in the following.

As one of the building stones, onyx has its own fans. Onyx construction applications include:

  • Exterior view, interior view
  • Light boxes
  • Tv wall
  • The wall between the cabinets
  • Floor Covering
  • Onyx stair stone
  • Onyx column
  • Onyx counter and counter table
  • Onyx stone bath
  • Interior wall covering
  • Stone bench and sink
  • lobby
  • Elevator frame
  • Onyx fireplace
  • Onyx vase and statue
  • Onyx table
  • Onyx tombstone
  • Onyx decorative lamp
  • Onyx vanity

One of the most important uses of onyx stone is in the construction of stone washstands; which are mainly used in luxury buildings.

Making stone artifacts with onyx

Another use of this stone is to make all kinds of stone artefacts. Among these, we can mention things like a stone fountain, a stone iPhone stand, as well as various sculptures and decorative elements of the building.

The price of onyx stone

Onyx stone is a luxurious stone and it is also a rare stone, for these reasons, the price of onyx stone is much more expensive than other types of building stones. But its quality can be considered much higher than stones such as travertine, marble and granite. But regardless of its price, onyx stone is used to give an impression to the environment.

The last word

Onyx stone is one of the luxury and expensive stones that has many uses in luxurious places. To inquire about the price of onyx stone, contact the colleagues of Taba Stone Co.

The types of these beautiful stones are green onyx, white onyx, blue onyx, yellow onyx, orange onyx, and pink onyx.