Green Polished 12x12 Onyx Tile

Onyx is an exotic, semi-precious natural stone that forms as a sedimentary parallel banded silicate mineral, typically inside limestone caves or cold spring orifices. It is created by the slow, drop-by-drop precipitation of cryptocrystalline calcite or aragonite water solutions over thousands of years. What sets onyx completely apart from other natural stones is its extreme translucency and high concentration of parallel crystalline bands. When light hits an onyx tile, it penetrates past the surface and illuminates the interior layers of the stone, showcasing dramatic, fiery ribbons of gold, green, rust, and cream.

Yes, back-lighting is the defining luxury feature of onyx tile. Onyx is a translucent, cryptocrystalline form of quartz, allowing light to pass right through the body of the stone. Installing custom LED light panels directly behind an onyx slab or tile mosaic accentuates its dramatic, swirling geological veining, creating a breathtaking, glowing centerpiece.

Onyx is best reserved for low-traffic, high-visibility vertical spaces or low-impact accent areas. Excellent placement options include powder room accent walls, fireplace surrounds, shower vertical borders, and luxury bar backsplashes. Due to its structural fragility and susceptibility to scratching, it is not recommended for high-traffic entryways or heavy-use kitchen countertops.

Onyx is a rare stone formed slowly in caves by cold spring water deposits, making it far scarcer than marble. Structurally, it contains prominent, natural fracture lines and is chemically soft. This rarity, combined with the specialized craftsmanship and fiberglass mesh backing required to reinforce, cut, and install it securely, drives its premium status and cost.

Cada box cubre aproximadamente 7.0 pies cuadrados. Calcule el área a cubrir y añada un 10% extra para cortes y desperdicio.

Sí. Para este producto puede pedir una muestra tipo swatch antes de hacer un pedido completo.