Green onyx: use and maintenance

Green onyx is one of the materials capable of giving a real touch of class to any environment, as it has unique characteristics.

It is a widely used stone, belonging to the category of calcareous onyx, used for construction since the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans who built myths and legends on the origin of onyx.

Green onyx: origins and characteristics

Green onyx is extracted in India and Pakistan and can be light, medium or dark green in colour: the green areas, reminiscent of dense vegetation, are crossed by irregular red, brown and white veins.
The feature that gives this material its uniqueness is that the green areas are particularly transparent to light.

The natural transparency means that green onyx is used to create furnishing elements with backlit effects that create harmonious plays of light and that combine perfectly with both the classic and modern style of the various environments. For this reason, not only floors, walls and stairs are made of this material, but also design objects such as tables, counters, lamps or niches.

In addition to brightness, one of the main characteristics of green onyx is resistance, although it is still a delicate material, the maintenance of which requires attention and a few small precautions.

The cleaning of the green onyx

To clean green onyx, we recommend the use of neutral detergents dissolved in water such as Marseille soap or the simple combination of water and denatured pink alcohol, which is also indicated for removing any stains that may arise.
To clean green onyx, acid products (containing lemon juice, vinegar or other acids), anti-limescale products (onyx is made up of limestone), perfumes and ammonia-based detergents that can compromise polishing are absolutely to be avoided.

We also advise you not to use abrasive materials, such as steel wool and microfiber sponges, and abrasive detergents for cleaning.
After cleaning with water, it is advisable to dry the surface with a soft cotton or chamois cloth.
These are simpler operations than you might think and which will allow you to keep surfaces and objects unaltered, fully enjoying the aesthetic characteristics and shine of a truly exclusive material.

If you need more information about green onyx and its cuts, use the form below. We will get back to you soon and never send you unwanted messages.

information request

more news

news

Green onyx: use and maintenance

Green onyx is one of the materials capable of giving a real touch of class to any environment, as it has unique characteristics.

Green onyx: origins and characteristics

The cleaning of the green onyx

information request

more news

Brazilian quartzites and granites

Blocks of marble, granite and stone: extraction and transport operations

The best outdoor building materials

Botticino, prestigious marble

BADINI GAETANO SNC

c/o SEMENZIN FABIO

sitemap

Green onyx: use and maintenance

Green onyx is one of the materials capable of giving a real touch of class to any environment, as it has unique characteristics.

Green onyx: origins and characteristics

The cleaning of the green onyx

information request

more news

BADINI GAETANO SNC

c/o SEMENZIN FABIO

sitemap

newsletter signup

our social media