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Onyx Vs Limestone
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MOHS HARDNESS
SCRATCH RESISTANT
STAIN RESISTANT
CHIP RESISTANT
HEAT RESISTANT
NON POROSITY
EASY TO MAINTAIN
COLORS AVAILABLE
UNIQUE PATTERNS
REQUIRES SEALING
GOOD FOR OUTDOORS
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.Limestone
Limestone is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate. It is known for uniquely having ancient aquatic fossils embedded it as a result of being formed in clear, warm, shallow marine waters. There are many limestone–forming environments around Earth, such as the Caribbean Sea, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Mexico, around Pacific Ocean islands and within the Indonesian archipelago. Limestone is slightly softer and more porous than marble, so avoiding areas that experience a high traffic flow, particularly with acidic liquids, is best. Limestone will look fantastic as a bathroom vanity or bath surround because it provides a “beachy” look from impressions left on the stone by aquatic fossils and shells. It typically comes in natural colors such as grey, tan or brown and has a solid overall appearance. Its visual versatility makes it easy to accommodate any design scheme, which makes Limestone is especially perfect for renovations.
Disclaimer: The numbers presented here represent an average across the entire material.
