01 Natural stone comparison
A side-by-side comparison of White Onyx and Rainbow 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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Rainbow Onyx is an expressive multicolor Turkish onyx whose appearance changes dramatically with light. In natural state it shows layered green, cream, grey and earthy movement; when backlit, amber, orange, rust and red tones emerge. Available in polished and honed finishes, it is specified for bespoke feature walls and luxury interiors.
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| Property | White Onyx | Rainbow Onyx |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Onyx | Onyx |
| Origin | Türkiye | Türkiye |
| Colour | White | Multi |
| Tone | Pure white | Multi rainbow |
| 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 multi 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 Rainbow Onyx ↗Both White Onyx and Rainbow 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 Rainbow Onyx is a multi onyx from Türkiye with 2 finish options. White Onyx suits backlit walls and bar fronts; Rainbow Onyx suits backlit walls and bar fronts.
Both can work for flooring. White Onyx offers a pure white character with polished, honed finishes. Rainbow Onyx offers a multi rainbow 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. Rainbow 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. Rainbow 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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