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Pure White Persian Onyx
Onyx · Iran
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GEOLOGICAL REFERENCE REGIONIran
Central and northwest stone belts
32.43°, 53.69° · View on globe ↗What makes it distinct
Low trace-mineral content produces a luminous near-white optical field.
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
Low-impurity translucent banded calcite onyx
Pure White Persian Onyx