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Onyx Blue Marble

Marble

Onyx Blue

25+ Years Experience
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Full Service — Installation

Our marble range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Onyx Blue up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

A magnificently translucent blue-grey marble from Argentina, where white clouds and golden veins drift across a celestial, sapphire-like surface.

Onyx Blue marble is a spectacularly luxurious translucent stone, defined by a deep, luminous steel-blue and silver-grey base that captivates the eye. Across this cool, expansive canvas, you'll find flowing formations of white clouds, elegantly complemented by graceful golden-amber veining. This extraordinary combination creates a magnificently oceanic, almost celestial quality on its polished surface. The cool blue-grey palette, accented with warm golden highlights, gives it an extraordinarily sophisticated, almost sapphire-like presence, making it a truly unique choice.

This incredible marble originates from the rich quarries of San Luis, Argentina, a region celebrated for its geological treasures. Onyx Blue is a non-foliated metamorphic rock, born from ancient limestone and dolostone undergoing immense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust. It's during this intense transformation that the calcite crystals recrystallize, and the unique accessory minerals present shape the stone's magnificent steel-blue base, white cloud formations, and golden-amber veins, telling a story millions of years in the making.

With its exceptional translucency and dramatic blue-gold palette, Onyx Blue is truly destined for the most show-stopping luxury worktops, grand bathroom vanities, or breathtaking feature walls. While all marble requires a little care – regular sealing helps protect its porous surface, and we always advise caution with acidic spills – the aesthetic reward is immeasurable. At In2Stone, our passion is bringing these natural wonders into your home. We approach every hand-templating, cutting, and installation with meticulous craftsmanship, ensuring your Onyx Blue marble is transformed into a seamless, enduring centrepiece, reflecting our commitment to luxury results and honest pricing.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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Onyx Blue Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Onyx Blue

What gives Onyx Blue marble its unique visual character?
Onyx Blue marble is distinct for its spectacularly luxurious translucency, a deep, luminous steel-blue and silver-grey base, and captivating flowing formations of white clouds. It's further enhanced by elegant golden-amber veining, creating an oceanic, almost celestial quality on its polished surface.
What kitchen styles or colour palettes best complement Onyx Blue marble?
Its dramatic blue-gold palette, sophisticated and almost sapphire-like, pairs beautifully with modern, minimalist, or luxurious traditional designs. Think crisp white cabinetry for contrast, dark wood for depth, or metallic accents in gold or brass to echo the veining. Its exceptional translucency also makes it stunning with backlighting.
How durable is Onyx Blue marble, and what care does it require?
As marble, Onyx Blue has a Mohs hardness of 3-5, making it softer than granite or quartzite and susceptible to scratches. It's also porous and sensitive to acids, which can etch its polished surface. We recommend regular sealing and immediate cleanup of spills, especially acidic ones, to maintain its pristine beauty.
Where does Onyx Blue marble come from, and how is it formed?
Onyx Blue marble is quarried from the San Luis region of Argentina. Geologically, it's a non-foliated metamorphic rock formed when limestone or dolostone undergoes intense heat and pressure, causing calcite crystals to recrystallize. The unique mineral impurities present during this process are what give it its distinctive blue, white, and golden colouring.
How does Onyx Blue marble compare to other luxury stone options regarding its unique features and investment?
Onyx Blue stands apart with its exceptional translucency and dramatic blue-gold palette, which isn't common in other marbles or granites. This unique visual impact, especially when backlit, positions it as a premium choice for truly show-stopping installations. While marble requires more diligent care than harder stones like quartzite, its unparalleled aesthetic often justifies the investment for those seeking a truly bespoke and luxurious statement.
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"Perfect. 1) Ian. What a nice chap. Very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. Got me the marble I wanted. 2) Scott came to template. Clearly attentive to detail, accurate work; it's a perfect fit. 3) Kev and Gav came to fit. Very accommodating. Worked cheerfully around obstacles I had thrown in their path. Efficient, and respected my just cleaned new kitchen. All round blooming marvellous. I got exactly what I wanted. ( these guys listen to their customer) Look no further. Engage In 2 Stone!"
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Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

Olivia Tett

The Quote Is the Price

No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

Dean Fitzpatrick

Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

Carly Rielly