ONYX KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS

ONYX KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS
Onyx is becoming a hot selection for kitchen countertops nowadays. It is a natural stone that is considered to be semi precious. Onyx is available in a color range from white to deep green and has a translucent appearance. It is being used widely in kitchen backsplashes as well as in free standing structures such as sinks, wash basins and tiles.

Onyx is shiny-translucent stone and under light, it illuminates which brings up its beauty even more. Pakistan Onyx Marble has a wide collection of onyx countertops for your kitchen and bathroom. Onyx, deals with natural stones like marble, granite and limestone. Onyx is known for its sculptured looks and always been a first choice of artisan. Onyx is very soft stone and should be installed very carefully. Today green onyx, white onyx , dark green onyx, multi onyx is not only used as tiles and handicrafts item but it is also used in bathroom vanities and sinks bowls.

Basically onyx is a Greek word which means nail of a finger or claw. Onyx comes from chalcedony family, in variety of colors like black, red, green, blue onyx which can be further polished to maintain its natural shiny looks.
Onyx was used historically in the creation of alters and other places of worship. It is quite a soft stone similar to limestone and will scratch and stain easily. Use a sealant as you would with most natural stones. Onyx is very expensive and luxurious earning a very high score in our sexy factor so if you are so inclined, enjoy!!.