Marble Vs Onyx

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OVERALL

MOHS HARDNESS

SCRATCH RESISTANT

STAIN RESISTANT

CHIP RESISTANT

HEAT RESISTANT

NON POROSITY

EASY TO MAINTAIN

COLORS AVAILABLE

UNIQUE PATTERNS

REQUIRES SEALING

GOOD FOR OUTDOORS

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Marble

Granite is one of the most popular countertop materials that we carry here at SarpStones.com. Granite is abundant and can be found all over the globe. Granite is a naturally occurring rock formed under the Earth’s surface by liquid magma that cools and then solidifies. Granite is one of the toughest materials known to man and can be used for wide variety of projects because of its supreme durability. Granite is resistant to heat and scratches, which makes it great for any countertop project, especially for busy kitchens. Granite can be found in any color or pattern that you could imagine. Also since granite is a natural stone each and every project is completely unique because no slab will ever look the same as another. sarpstones.com receives shipments of new colors of granite every day from around the world. We have the largest selection that can be found in the United States for fabrication and installation.

Onyx

Onyx is a unique and exotic stone that is sure to make a breathtaking impression. Its stunning appearance, which features rich parallel layers with contrasting shades are naturally formed over thousands of years. The lavish beauty remarkable one-of-a-kind style of Onyx caught the attention of civilizations dating back to the ancient Egyptians, and Greeks, who utilized the natural stone for making jewelry and extraordinary carvings. Certain varieties of Onyx can be backlit because of their translucency. This is an inexpensive process that truly allows the stone to showcase its pure beauty and makes it the focal point of any room. Onyx is best used in low trafficked areas, such as home bars, butler's pantries, and bathrooms. In a retail setting, we recommend Onyx to be used merely as an artistic accessory.

Disclaimer: The numbers presented here represent an average across the entire material.

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