Natural Onyx Slabs

Onyx is a sedimentary rock with a lustrous surface that has been used in jewelry and decorative objects for centuries. This semiprecious stone is characterized by its banded or veined appearance and durability, making it ideal for use in a variety of applications.

One of the most distinctive features of onyx is its transparency and it can be any combination of colors, white, green, blue, pink, yellow, red, etc.

Onyx is often used for decorative purposes because of its unique appearance. It can be carved into sculptures or vases, or used as a paneling or flooring material.

Onyx is durable, which makes it ideal for a number of practical applications as well as decorative ones. It is often used as countertops or flooring in commercial buildings such as restaurants or hospitals because it can withstand heavy usage without showing wear. In homes, it is popular for use as background walling, bathroom vanity tops, tabletop, and so on.

The onyx is quite popular among all others because of its glossy finish, and it has many advantages over other stones; some of them are listed below

1) Onyx looks extremely beautiful when polished and thus enhances the aesthetic appeal
2) It has a very high resistance to chipping, scratching, and breaking
3) When used as flooring tiles or countertops, they require very little maintenance
4) Onyx products last for many years if maintained properly
5) Onyx products are available in a wide range of colors
6) It is easy to work with

Despite all these advantages, the natural onyx slab has some disadvantages also which are given below
1) Onyx products are quite costly
2) They require great care while handling
3) One needs to take expert help while installing onyx products
4) They are not heat resistant like some other stones such as granite
5) They might get stained by spills if not cleaned immediately
6) Sharp objects can easily scratch their surface

   
Due to its numerous advantages, natural onyx slab find application in various sectors which are given below
1) Used extensively in interior decoration due to its glossy surface
2) Application in flooring, wall cladding, table tops, Vanity tops, etc
3) Also find usage in making jewelry

We have seen that natural onyx slabs have many properties which make them suitable for many applications. Although they have some disadvantages also but overall they offer more advantages than disadvantages. If you are interested in onyx, please contact us for some suggestions.