black onyx
Onyx · Iran and Pakistan
Lilac and white areas over a violet background, with fine golden veins running diagonally. Despite the name, the black onyx in the photo is violet: a translucent stone, made for walls with a light behind.
- TypeOnyx
- ColorViolet
- OriginIran and Pakistan
- ShippingOn request, to any country · how it reaches yours
What Black Onyx looks like
No black in this slab: the background is grayish violet, and lilac and white areas with irregular edges open over it. Fine golden veins cross it diagonally, toward the right. The pattern flows and changes from one stretch to another within the slab, with the high contrast that the violet and the light areas create.
- BackgroundGrayish violet
- PatternFlowing
- ContrastHigh
- Variation in the slabMarked
- LightMay let some light through in the lighter areas
Where to use black onyx?
- WallsIts territory: walls and bar fronts, best with a light behind
- BathroomsLight-use vanities and bathroom walls
- TablesDecorative tables with light use; acid leaves marks
- KitchenNot on everyday countertops; the stone marks easily
- Interior floorsNot on floors: the surface scratches easily
- OutdoorsNo: onyx is an indoor stone
- ScratchesLow
- StainsLow
- AcidsLow
If the wall is large, ask for consecutive slabs, bookmatched: the pattern continues from one sheet to the next.
Black Onyx finishes
Polished is what the photo shows; honed dims the shine, and backlighting lights the stone from behind.
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Polished
The one in the photo: the violet at its highest shine.
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Honed
A finish without gloss: the violet looks matte and the touch stays soft.
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Backlit
With a light behind, the slab's bands light up.
Technical specifications
| Type | Onyx |
|---|---|
| Color | Purple |
| Origin | Iran and Pakistan |
| Hardness | 3 on the Mohs scale |
| Pattern | Flowing |
| Light | Can let some light through in the lighter areas |
| Common finishes | Polished, honed, backlit |
| Works best in | Walls |
| Thickness and format | Depending on the slabs available; we confirm it in the quote |
How much does black onyx cost?
There is no single price per m². These factors move it, and the quote already includes shipping to your country.
- Variety
- Thickness
- Finish
- Square meters and cuts
- Shipping
For a quote, send us
- The measurements or a photo of the plans
- The thickness, if you have already decided on it
- The finish you like
- The city where you receive it
Black Onyx at home
How it looks in different spaces. Visualizations created from the real slab.
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Questions about Black Onyx
What color is black onyx?
The slab in the photo is violet: a grayish violet background, lilac and white areas, and fine golden veins running diagonally. Black onyx is a trade name: it names the stone, not its color. Before you buy, we send you photos of the slabs available for your order.
Can black onyx handle a kitchen countertop?
No: it is a soft stone, and lemon or vinegar acids mark it just like marble. It works on walls, on the front of a bar, or on a low-use vanity. For the countertop, choose a different stone; in natural stone for kitchens there are options that do stand up to daily use.
Can black onyx be lit from behind?
Yes: it is onyx's signature use. The light behind lights up the slab's bands. Solve the lighting with an even, cool source that shines without heating the stone.
How do you care for black onyx?
A soft cloth with neutral soap is enough; then dry the water so it leaves no mark. No acidic or abrasive cleaners: the surface marks easily. And since it is an indoor stone, no terraces and no busy floors.
How does black onyx reach my country?
We ship to any country, with the stone's documents of origin and CE certification. On the shipping page we explain how it reaches each region. The slabs of this onyx come from Iran or Pakistan.