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Onyx Vs Travertine
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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
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.Travertine
Travertine is a form of limestone that is forged in mineral hot springs all around the world. It is known for its consistent color, long streaks, and elegance. Travertine has a soft, elegant look is perfect for giving a relaxing vibe to any area. It is available in many different beautiful shades of beige, white, cream, red and gold. With the proper maintenance travertine can last for a very long time, however, since it is porous and vulnerable to acidic liquids it will require proper sealing. Travertine is best suited for low traffic areas like bath surrounds, bathroom flooring, wash stations and showers. It can also look fantastic as a kitchen backsplash.
Disclaimer: The numbers presented here represent an average across the entire material.
