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Persian Onyx Marble

Marble

Persian Onyx

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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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 Persian Onyx up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

Colour:

Brown Cream Copper

Persian Onyx from Iran presents a magnificent tapestry of deep caramel, rust-orange, cream, and dark brown, swirling in translucent, liquid-amber formations.

Persian Onyx is a magnificently rich, translucent stone with a warm, earthy palette of deep caramel, rich rust-orange, soft cream, and dark brown. These captivating colours flow in beautifully complex, swirling banded formations across its polished surface. This deeply warm, autumnal palette, with its organic, fluid pattern, creates an extraordinarily opulent, almost liquid-amber quality. Its rare, deeply pigmented translucency and swirling geological artistry make it a spectacularly precious choice for the most extraordinary luxury worktops.

Sourced from the historic region of Isfahan in Iran, our Persian Onyx is a testament to the geological artistry found deep within the earth. Geologically classified as a non-foliated metamorphic rock, marble forms when limestone undergoes intense heat and pressure, causing its calcite crystals to recrystallize into a dense, interlocking mosaic. The magnificent colours you see in this particular stone — the rich rust-orange and deep caramel — are born from the inclusion of specific accessory minerals, often iron oxides, during its millions of years of formation, creating those distinctive, flowing patterns.

At In2Stone, we are passionate about bringing such unique natural beauty into your home. Persian Onyx, with its captivating translucency and opulent colours, is perfect for creating breathtaking kitchen worktops, luxurious bathroom vanities, or dramatic feature walls where its light-enhancing qualities can truly shine. As a marble, it requires diligent care: we'll guide you on regular sealing and provide honest advice on protecting its polished surface from acids and scratches, ensuring its enduring beauty. Our skilled craftsmen apply meticulous hand-templating and expert installation to ensure every join and edge highlights this stone's extraordinary character, promising a truly bespoke result you'll cherish.

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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Frequently Asked

Questions About Persian Onyx

What gives Persian Onyx its distinctive 'liquid-amber' appearance and rich colours?
Persian Onyx showcases a magnificently rich, translucent quality with a warm, earthy palette of deep caramel, rich rust-orange, soft cream, and dark brown. These colours flow in complex, swirling banded formations, creating an organic, fluid pattern that gives it that unique, opulent 'liquid-amber' effect. Its polished finish enhances this geological artistry.
What kitchen styles or design aesthetics does Persian Onyx complement best?
With its deeply warm, autumnal palette and opulent translucency, Persian Onyx is ideal for luxury, classic, or exotic design aesthetics. It pairs beautifully with rich wood cabinetry, brass or gold hardware, and warm lighting, creating a truly extravagant and inviting space. It can also act as a stunning focal point in a minimalist setting.
How durable is Persian Onyx as a worktop and what care does it require?
As a marble, Persian Onyx has a Mohs hardness of 3-5, making it softer than granite or quartz and more susceptible to scratches and etching from acids. We always recommend regular sealing to enhance its stain resistance, along with immediate wipe-up of spills, especially acidic ones, to preserve its polished surface. With proper care, its beauty will last for generations.
Where does Persian Onyx originate, and how does its geological formation contribute to its unique look?
Our Persian Onyx is sourced from the renowned region of Isfahan in Iran. As a metamorphic rock, it formed from limestone or dolostone under immense heat and pressure, causing its calcite crystals to recrystallize. The rich rust-orange, caramel, and brown tones are created by specific accessory minerals, like iron oxides, that were present during its formation, leading to its distinctive banded patterns.
How does Persian Onyx compare to other marble or quartz options in terms of uniqueness and investment?
Persian Onyx stands apart with its rare translucency and spectacularly rich, swirling colours, offering an unparalleled level of opulence that few materials can match. While quartz offers uniform durability and marble provides classic elegance, Persian Onyx is truly a statement piece, representing a premium investment in geological artistry that will define your space with extraordinary character.
★★★★★
"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."

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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."

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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."

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