As such onyx
countertops happen to be quite rare. Their look is also
awesome and unique to say the least. However, at the same time it also needs to
be said that you need to understand the ways in which this particular
countertop material can be used. This stone is very rarely used horizontally
when it is used as countertop. As such, onyx happens to be a dramatic stone and
strikingly so. It comes in a wide range of swirling patterns as well as pastel
colors. However, it also needs to be said that onyx can get scratched quite
easily and it also loses color just as easily as well.
This is the
reason why it can look used and older than what it actually may be. Apart from
countertops onyx can also be used to make sinks that can add quite a lot of
dramatic effect to your home as such. One of the greatest features of onyx
countertops Fort Myers is that they
are translucent. Yes, light can be transmitted through the material. This is
the reason why you would find at so many homes these countertops are backlit.
The main idea in those cases is to make sure that proper use can be made of
this wonderful property of this stone.
You can also
make backsplash with onyx.
A few words on the stone itself
Onyx can be
described as a calcareous stone. It is formed when limestone gets dissolved and
is deposited again as a new form of stone. It is formed in caves as well when
drip water accumulates to form stalagmites and stalactites. As such, onyx
happens to be a soft stone that is highly brittle as well. This is why when you
get countertops made from this stone you need to be really careful.
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