Black Onyx

Our natural Black Onyx surfaces are stunning pieces of stone, offering a deep, rich black colour with bands of white or other contrasting hues that run through it. The surface of the slab often has a glossy or polished finish, which enhances its elegant and luxurious appearance.

The texture of this dark-coloured onyx, also known as Nero Onyx, is typically smooth and fine-grained. When properly polished, it can achieve a high level of lustre, making it ideal for decorative and interior design purposes. The distinct bands or stripes trailing the stone add a unique and captivating element to its visual appeal. 

Onyx is also known for its durability and strength, making it an excellent choice for backlit worktops, splashbacks, and walls in high-end projects. Its stain-resistant nature adds to its practicality in these settings. Furthermore, the stone’s striking aesthetics make it a popular option for statement pieces such as tabletops, mantelpieces or wall accents.

The robustness of black onyx doesn’t limit its versatility. It can be cut into various shapes and sizes without losing any of its striking effects.

 

Discover the Elegance of Black Onyx: Aesthetics 

Dive into the mystical allure encapsulated by our top-of-the-range Black Onyx stone surfaces. Nero Onyx, in its stark black shade, embodies a mysterious depth and intensity unparalleled. This unique geological marvel is formed through bands of chalcedony in alternating colours, creating a wavy pattern that ultimately presents an intriguing aesthetic that is as luxurious as it is sophisticated.

The surface shows a captivating union of colour and texture, known for its smooth finish and mesmerising sheen. Its reflective qualities add a lustre that creates a dramatic yet elegant impact, especially with careful lighting strategies. 

The beauty of Onyx, however, isn’t merely superficial; it also boasts an impressively long lifespan, demonstrating an inherent resilience and a capacity to withstand high-traffic environments without compromising its beauty. This, combined with its innate elegance, makes Black Onyx a highly desirable choice for residential and commercial spaces. 

 

Black Onyx versus Black Marble: An Insightful Comparison 

While Black Onyx and Black Marble may share a similar hue, their aesthetics are delightfully distinct, offering unique appeal and individual flourishes influenced by the intrinsic properties of the stones themselves.

 

Strength, Enigma, and Protection

Black Onyx, as an exquisite natural stone, radiates an aura of elegance and luxury, adding a dramatic touch to any space it adorns. Recognised for its glossy surface that gleams under light, it has quickly grown popular among designers and homeowners looking for a distinctive and luxurious aesthetic. Its profound black hue, often compared to the deep darkness of the night sky, is occasionally streaked with contrasting white or gold bands, adding allure to its striking appearance. 

Onyx’s high density and hard-wearing nature contribute to its prestige, enhancing its appeal for uses spanning from statement bar countertop surfaces to lavish wall panels. Besides its aesthetically pleasing appearance, the dark onyx is famous for its rich symbolic value. Traditionally associated with protection and strength, it makes an intriguing choice that goes beyond the ordinary. 

 

Black Onyx or Black Marble?

Comparing Black Onyx with Black Marble, key differences emerge that can significantly influence a buyer’s decision. At a glance, both share an obvious similarity – their intensely pigmented black colour. However, the superficial resemblance dissipates when examined in detail. 

The captivating aesthetics of Onyx Black encapsulate a harmony of luxurious style and timeless grandeur. The swirling pattern of this natural stone is a mesmerising blend of consolidating crystals, including calcite, silica, and dolomite, that fuse to form its distinctive appearance.

The onyx stone is renowned for its deep, glossy black surface, tastefully adorned with lighter wisps and a beautiful touch of iridescent hues. It’s a uniquely bold and expressive opportunity for anyone seeking design versatility, as it adds a rich depth and character to any interior design embodied with a sense of elegance and drama. 

 

A Different Type of Natural Black Stone

Onyx Black is markedly different from Black Marble, despite some confusing them due to the similarity in their dark tones. Each represents a unique geologic larva formed under various conditions and pressures.

In its purest form, Black Onyx is merely black, whereas Black Marble has a pronounced white veining running through it, a characteristic that makes it visually striking albeit less ‘pure’ in colour. By contrast, the streaks that run through Nero Onyx are subtler, tending towards grey shades against the dark backdrop, thereby maintaining a more consistent, homogenous appearance. 

 

 

Let’s Get Technical

Black Onyx specifications

 

Colour tones: Jet Black, Grey, Smoke, Coal black, pal grey, ivory, amber, yellow

Finishes: Polished, honed

Thicknesses: 1.8 cm, 2 cm, 3 cm

Average slab size: 200 x 100 – 300 x 175 cm

Style: Veins

Heat resistance: 350 °C

Hardness: 6.5 (out of 10 on Moh’s scale)

Applications: kitchen worktops, bathroom floors, fireplace, furniture, splashbacks, shelves and other uses.

Usage: Indoor

Country: Turkey, Iran, Mexico

 

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