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Afghan Green Onyx
Onyx · Afghanistan
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GEOLOGICAL REFERENCE REGIONAfghanistan
Central and southwest onyx districts
33.94°, 67.71° · View on globe ↗What makes it distinct
Green trace-mineral bands create a luminous color distinct from opaque serpentinite.
Selection & use
View the exact slab dry, wet and backlit; record reinforcement, repairs, thickness and sequence.
Backlit walls, bars, vanities and collectible furniture.
Architectural onyx is soft, brittle and acid-sensitive; support and lighting are part of the assembly.
Geology & trade names
Green banded calcite ornamental stone
Afghan Green Onyx