Onyx Green Medium - natural green onyx

Technical features of the Onyx Green Medium

Geologically it is classified as a hydrothermal calcareous alabaster / calcareous onyx (a chemical precipitate of hydrothermal origin consisting mainly of aragonite and recrystallized spatic calcite). Being a strictly carbonate matrix material with a porous microcrystalline structure, it is highly sensitive to food and chemical acids (such as lemon, vinegar, wine, juices and anti-limescale detergents) and is subject to immediate opacification or acid corrosion. It has a medium-low hardness (Mohs scale 3), a certain mechanical fragility and a high susceptibility to scratches and accidental impacts. Slabs intended for furniture projects are systematically vacuum-resinned and reinforced with fiberglass back mesh.

Applications in design

– backlit walls and dramatic backdrops: Choice of choice for backlit wall coverings, hotel reception desks, luxury cocktail bars, state rooms and dramatic accent walls.

– bookmatch compositions: the layered emerald green and amber movement lends itself beautifully to mirrored poses, transforming vertical surfaces into true natural works of art.

– designer bathroom, SPA and vanity top rooms: widely used for elite bathroom wall coverings, shower walls and vanity tops for mainly decorative/residential use.

– luxury furnishing elements and accessories: used for dining or smoking table tops, consoles, integrated lighting bodies, ornamental fireplaces and high-quality inlay inserts.