Onyx

Description of Onyx Tile

Onyx is a semi-precious form of chalcedony, composed of fine intergrowths of quartz and moganite. Onyx is formed from quartz and can be found in quartz deposits all over the world from the US to Brazil to Madagascar.

Onyx has a smooth and slightly porous surface. Onyx is also softer and a little more pliable than other natural stone; this is due to a fairly low density compared to other harder natural stones, such as granite.

Onyx has beautiful colors and patterns. There are bold colors, including red, green, gold and blue; and soft colors including gold, tan, brown, cream and sand.