01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of Green Onyx and Teos Green — origin, colour, finishes, applications and best use cases — to help architects and designers choose the right natural stone for their project.
Green Onyx is a translucent Turkish onyx with layered shades of sage, olive, moss and cream. When backlit, warmer yellow-green and honey tones emerge with striking depth. Available in polished and honed finishes, it is specified for illuminated feature walls, bar fronts, spa interiors, reception details and bespoke furniture.
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Teos Green Marble is a Turkish green marble with deep forest and olive tones crossed by lighter mineral lines and natural tonal variation. Quarried in Türkiye and available in polished, honed and leathered finishes, it is specified for bars, staircases, feature walls, spa environments, bespoke furniture and hospitality spaces seeking a saturated natural connection.
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| Property | Green Onyx | Teos Green |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Onyx | Marble |
| Origin | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Colour | Green | Green |
| Tone | Sage green | Deep green |
| Available finishes | Polished, Honed | Polished, Honed, Leathered |
| Available forms | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size |
| Bookmatch | Available | Available |
| Applications | Backlit walls, Bar fronts, Feature panels, Spa interiors | Flooring, Wall cladding, Bathrooms, Countertops, Feature walls |
03 Which stone to choose
The project calls for a green onyx from Türkiye with 2 finish options (polished, honed) and bookmatch availability. Its character suits backlit walls, bar fronts, feature panels and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Green Onyx ↗The project calls for a green marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options (polished, honed, leathered) and bookmatch availability. Its character suits flooring, wall cladding, bathrooms and pairs naturally with warm timber, metal and natural material palettes.
Explore Teos Green ↗Both Green Onyx and Teos Green are available as slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces from Terra Natural Stone. Request samples to compare the materials in person before specifying.
04 Frequently asked
Green Onyx is a green onyx from Türkiye with 2 finish options, while Teos Green is a green marble from Türkiye with 3 finish options. Green Onyx suits backlit walls and bar fronts; Teos Green suits flooring and wall cladding.
Both can work for flooring. Green Onyx offers a sage green character with polished, honed finishes. Teos Green offers a deep green character with polished, honed, leathered finishes. The choice depends on the project's colour palette, traffic expectations and whether a polished, honed or textured surface is preferred.
Green Onyx: bookmatch available. Teos Green: bookmatch available. Bookmatching is most effective on feature walls and large surfaces where the mirrored vein pattern can be appreciated at scale.
Green Onyx is available in polished, honed. Teos Green is available in polished, honed, leathered. Polishing intensifies colour and reflection; honing creates a softer matte surface; textured finishes add tactility and slip resistance.
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