Appearance

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Onyx also have unique variations and patterns to it. It can have small specks in it, much like you would see in quartz. It can have veins in it, like you see in marble. Or it can have swirls in, like you find in granite. Each slab of onyx has a unique look to it, that makes it rare and exotic. If you want a beautiful and unique countertop, onyx may be perfect for you.

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Lifespan

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Onyx, just like granite and marble, can last upwards of 100 years, when it is properly maintained and cared for. This means that you will never have to replace the countertop in your home during your lifetime.

Cleanliness

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Onyx countertops can be wiped down with warm, soapy water when they are dirty or they begin to look dusty. After wiping them down with soapy water, follow up with a cool, damp cloth to remove soap residue. 

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Lighting

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One of the more unique benefits to onyx is that onyx is a translucent stone. This means that if you place a light behind the stone, the light will shine all the way through. This means that you can backlight onyx.

While you would not backlight onyx specifically on a countertop, you can install an onyx backsplash that flows from your countertop to the wall behind it and backlight the backsplash, or you can cascade the onyx down the front of an island and backlight that. This creates a unique feature that you do not get with any other type of stone surface on the market.

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Value

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There are many factors that determine whether a countertop will add value to your home and just how much value the new material will add. The price of your home and what people looking for in that price range drastically influence the return on investment you will get for home renovation projects, including installing a new countertop.

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