There are many onyx quarries in the world that each of them be unique and so beautiful. In this article we want to talk about Herat pink onyx. Afghanistan has mines of precious stones such as: ruby, silver, emerald, turquoise and semi-precious stones like onyx. Also there are many onyx mines that one of them is located in Herat.

Appearance features of Herat pink onyx stone:

Herat pink onyx is divided in two sorts: dark pink and light pink. The dark sort has dark pink background with black spider veins that cover all the surface of stone. And light sort of this stone has light pink background with white crystals.

In general, pink onyx is unique and rare stone that is used in luxurious and modern buildings.

Features of Herat pink onyx:

Light transmission

create book match and quad match

high density

low water absorption

high compressive resistance

high abrasion resistance

applications of Herat pink onyx stone:

Herat pink onyx is the best choice for interior decoration due to beautiful and eye-catching color and positive properties. Other applications of this stone, are:

Stairs and staircases

Countertop and table in kitchen

Decorative artifacts

Sculptures

Stone objects

Price of Herat pink onyx stone:

Pink onyx stone like other onyx stones is as expensive stone. And final price of this stone determined based on sort of stone, size of stone, type and quality of stone and update tariff.

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