Some Iranian Onyx Types

Some Iranian Onyx types are to be discussed briefly here. The largest Onyx potential in Iran is in Kerman province. However, there are Onyx mines in other parts of Iran, the most prominent of which are Naghadeh Pink Marble, Shahin Dezh Green, Azarshahr Narrow Green, Abbas Abad Jolfa Green, Turan Posht Yazd Green, and Borg Borg Green, Isfahan marshes are Khorasan marble, Kashmar orange, Esfand Kerman marble, and Sirjan tanguyeh.

 

Blue Onyx

Persian Onyx stones are diverse and colorful, and very popular in the stone market. Blue onyx is one of them that comes in combination of two colors of gold and blue and mostly is colored to make it stronger in places which is used. Blue Onyx is a suitable choice for interior designing, particularly countertops.

 

Ice Sugar Onyx-Brown Onyx

Sugar Onyx is ideal for master bathroom vanity tops, hot tub surrounds, fireplace surrounds and as a standalone piece of art. Ice Sugar Onyx-Brown Onyx is stunning Onyx type quarried in Iran.

 

 

White Onyx-White On

Norm White Onyx is ideal for master bathrooms, bar tops, wash stations, hot tub surrounds, fireplace surrounds and as a standalone piece of art. White Onyx-White Onyx is one of the most beautiful, luxurious onyx types quarried in Iran.

 

Pink Onyx

Pink onyx stone is the most beautiful that exports from Iran and also is probably the most expensive one. Persian onyx is uniquely beautiful and is incomparable with other onyxes that are quarried in other countries such as Afghanistan because of its purity and shade of that built this onyx. This is quarried in northwest of Iran. Pink Onyx in one of them that with its smooth color is a favorable choice for designers. Spider Pink Onyx is another type of onyx that has a dark lines in its background. Pink Onyx is perfect choice for master bathrooms, bar tops, wash stations, hot tub surrounds, fireplace surrounds, lobbies, and luxury commercial projects.

 

Best Onyx Mines in Iran and Italy

It is worth mentioning that the best onyx mines are in Iran and Italy. Onyx has a long history of use for hard stone carving and jewelry, where it is usually cut as a cabochon or into beads. It has also been used for intaglio and hard stone cameo engraved gems, where the bands make the image contrast with the ground. Some onyx is natural but much of the material in commerce is produced by the staining of agate. Onyx throughout history has been used for facades, stairs, columns and floors for long time.

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