ONYX - a mineral, a fine-fibered version of quartz (chalcedony). Since ancient times it is widely used as an ornamental stone.

ONYX - one of « Bible stones ». From the Bible it is known, that confidant Pontiff in whom he sent divine service Jehovah, has been decorated with twelve color stones among which onyx was also.

On a legend in Jerusalem in temple of Solomon a wall had no windows, but missed enough light, being made of this stone.

In the mausoleum "Guhr-Emir" in Samarkand from it furnish of internal rooms is executed.

Also in an antiquity ONYX was considered as a symbol of eloquence.

In translation from the Arabian language "ONYX" means grief.

ONYX happens not only quartz or chalcedonic, but also tiff, aragonite and even marble.

Color: brown with white and black patterns, red - brown, brown - white, honey, white with yellowish or pinkish vein, green - amber, green - white.

Transparent versions of ONYX which appear through on depth up to 3-4 sm are especially appreciated and have remarkable thin figure as pink and amber-brown alternating strips.

There is one more version of ONYX- Sardonyx which color more dark, orange-red, sometimes almost red - black.

Medical properties: Onyx - a stone "concentrator" also can "extend" illnesses. Enhance of memory. Its carrying aggravates hearing. Mount in silver helps at pains in heart, treats a sleeplessness.

Now ONYX is very popular as a panel, a tile and a mosaic for facing walls and a floor in interiors.

Onyx "Lime White" Source: India Colour: green-white Aplication: for interior Productions: Add information:

Onyx "Amber" Source: Pakistan Colour: yellow-amber with pattern Aplication: for interior Productions: Add information:

Onyx "Amber-Lime" Source: Pakistan Colour: green wit yellow vein Aplication: for interior Productions: Add information: