01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of White Onyx and Pink Onyx — origin, colour, finishes, applications and best use cases — to help architects and designers choose the right natural stone for their project.
White Onyx is a translucent Turkish onyx with a milky white-to-cream base and soft, flowing mineral bands. When backlit, the stone reveals warmer ivory, honey and pale-gold layers. Available in polished and honed finishes, it is specified for backlit feature walls, boutique interiors, hotel reception areas and spa environments.
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Pink Onyx is a luminous Turkish onyx with blush-pink and rose tones softened by ivory clouding and warm mineral threads. When backlit, the surface glows in peach, rose and amber layers. Available in polished and honed finishes, it is specified for boutique interiors, spa features, reception walls and illuminated panels.
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| Property | White Onyx | Pink Onyx |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Onyx | Onyx |
| Origin | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Colour | White | Pink |
| Tone | Pure white | Rose pink |
| Available finishes | Polished, Honed | Polished, Honed |
| Available forms | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size | Slab, Tile, Cut-to-size |
| Bookmatch | Available | Available |
| Applications | Backlit walls, Bar fronts, Feature panels, Spa interiors | Backlit walls, Bar fronts, Feature panels, Spa interiors |
03 Which stone to choose
The project calls for a white 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 White Onyx ↗The project calls for a pink 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 Pink Onyx ↗Both White Onyx and Pink Onyx 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
White Onyx is a white onyx from Türkiye with 2 finish options, while Pink Onyx is a pink onyx from Türkiye with 2 finish options. White Onyx suits backlit walls and bar fronts; Pink Onyx suits backlit walls and bar fronts.
Both can work for flooring. White Onyx offers a pure white character with polished, honed finishes. Pink Onyx offers a rose pink character with polished, honed finishes. The choice depends on the project's colour palette, traffic expectations and whether a polished, honed or textured surface is preferred.
White Onyx: bookmatch available. Pink Onyx: bookmatch available. Bookmatching is most effective on feature walls and large surfaces where the mirrored vein pattern can be appreciated at scale.
White Onyx is available in polished, honed. Pink Onyx is available in polished, honed. Polishing intensifies colour and reflection; honing creates a softer matte surface; textured finishes add tactility and slip resistance.
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