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Iran · Onyx · Travertine · Marble

Iran (onyx and travertine)

Central and northwest stone belts. Onyx, marble and silver travertine.

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Rock
onyx, travertine
How it formed
Hot-spring deposits in volcanic terrain.
Minerals
calcite, iron oxides
Colours
green, honey, white, pink
Veining
translucent bands
Well-known stones
Persian Green Onyx · Honey Onyx · Persian Red Travertine

Trade names are matched by rock family. The exact origin of a slab comes with its lot documents.

Stones from here

What comes out of Iran (onyx and travertine).

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Persian Orange Onyx

Orange · honey · white · red bands. High saturation and bookmatching create some of the most theatrical translucent interiors.

Best for: Backlit walls, bars and collector furniture.

Watch for: Structural backing and specialist fabrication are mandatory.

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Persian Green Onyx

Mint · emerald · white translucent bands. A rare translucent carbonate selected for optical depth rather than durability.

Best for: Protected feature walls and lighting installations.

Watch for: Avoid acids, impact and unsupported spans.

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Red Travertine

Terracotta red · rust · cream bands. Iron oxidation colors successive carbonate growth bands red and orange.

Best for: Walls, floors, fireplaces and selected counters with appropriate maintenance expectations..

Watch for: Porosity, fill and acid sensitivity vary by bed and finish.

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Pink Naghadeh Onyx

Blush pink · salmon · translucent white. Successive mineral-rich carbonate bands create a rare saturated pink backlit surface.

Best for: Backlit walls, bars, vanities and collectible furniture..

Watch for: Architectural onyx is soft, brittle and acid-sensitive; support and lighting are part of the assembly.

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Pure White Persian Onyx

Milky white · crystal · faint cream. Low trace-mineral content produces a luminous near-white optical field.

Best for: Backlit walls, bars, vanities and collectible furniture..

Watch for: Architectural onyx is soft, brittle and acid-sensitive; support and lighting are part of the assembly.

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Iranian Rainbow Onyx

Honey · green · rust · cream · red bands. Changing water chemistry records successive colors in one translucent carbonate slab.

Best for: Backlit walls, bars, vanities and collectible furniture..

Watch for: Architectural onyx is soft, brittle and acid-sensitive; support and lighting are part of the assembly.

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