Pakistan · Onyx
Balochistan / Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Onyx and white marble.
Trade names are matched by rock family. The exact origin of a slab comes with its lot documents.
Stones from here
Mint · emerald · white · honey. A widely traded translucent onyx family with dramatic green banding.
Best for: Backlit walls, bars, powder rooms and protected collector features.
Watch for: Translucent calcite onyx is soft, brittle and acid-sensitive.
Honey · amber · cream · white. Warm translucency makes even thin pieces glow under controlled light.
Best for: Backlit walls, bars, powder rooms and protected collector features.
Watch for: Translucent calcite onyx is soft, brittle and acid-sensitive.
White · pale gray · occasional green-gray. A regional white marble family whose grade changes markedly by quarry and block.
Best for: Baths, fireplaces, walls, furniture and kitchens designed to patina.
Watch for: Calcite and dolomite can etch; sealers do not prevent chemical etching.
Walnut · honey · cream translucent bands. Warm brown banding gives the Pakistan onyx family a distinct furniture and lighting character.
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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