Onice Arco Iris
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In brief. Onice Arco Iris is a onyx. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: polished, honed; often back-lit. Typical uses: feature walls, back-lit panels, bar counters, vanity tops, luxury interiors.
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About Onice Arco Iris
Onice Arco Iris is a onyx. It is supplied by Marmi di Carrara as blocks, slabs and cut-to-size elements. Typical uses are feature walls, back-lit panels, bar counters, vanity tops, luxury interiors.
Dominant tones measured on our photo
Where to use Onice Arco Iris
| Interior floors | With care |
|---|---|
| Wall cladding | Excellent |
| Kitchen worktops | With care |
| Bathrooms and wet areas | Good |
| Exterior paving and façades | Not recommended |
| Frost exposure | Not recommended |
| Back-lighting | Excellent |
General guidance for the onyx family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Onice Arco Iris are confirmed on your project.
Weights and logistics
| Thickness (mm) | about 27 kg/m² |
|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | about 54 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 81 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 108 kg/m² |
| Thickness (mm) | about 135 kg/m² |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm | about 292 kg |
| Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm | about 437 kg |
| 20-foot container (about 27 t) | about 500 m² of 2 cm slabs |
Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.
Finishes for Onice Arco Iris
Polished
Mirror-like gloss that brings out colour and veining at full depth. The classic choice for walls, tops and interior floors; slippery when wet.
Honed
Smooth and matt, with a soft satin look. Hides small scratches and etching better than a polish and is safer underfoot.
Back-lit
Thin translucent slabs are lit from behind, usually with LED panels, so that the veining glows.
Care and maintenance
- Clean with water and a neutral detergent made for natural stone; rinse and dry.
- Avoid acids and descalers (vinegar, lemon, anti-limescale sprays): they etch calcite and dull a polished surface.
- Seal with an impregnating protector after laying and repeat when water no longer beads, typically every 1–3 years on tops.
- Wipe wine, coffee, oil and citrus juice straight away, especially on kitchen and vanity tops.
- A dulled or scratched surface can be re-honed or re-polished on site: the stone is the same through its whole thickness.
How to order
- Send sizes, thickness, finish and destination with the form.
- We reply with photos of the lots available now and a written offer.
- You approve the slabs or the block; for large projects we prepare a dry-lay.
- Cutting, finishing, quality check and packing in wooden crates or bundles.
- Shipping worldwide from Carrara, with packing list and documents.
Onice Arco Iris photo gallery
Every photo has its own page with tones, details and technical sheet.
Similar stones
Other onyx materials to compare.
Shipping and returns
Shipping cost depends on weight and distance and is stated in the written offer; within Italy it starts from € 300 per shipment. Goods can be returned within 14 days: a 30% restocking fee applies and the return transport is paid by the customer. Pieces cut to size cannot be returned.
Questions and answers
Where does Onice Arco Iris come from?
Ask us for the origin of the lots of Onice Arco Iris available now.
How much does a slab of Onice Arco Iris weigh?
A 2 cm slab of this stone family weighs about 54 kg per square metre; a 3 cm slab about 81 kg.
Is Onice Arco Iris suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Typical uses of onyx are feature walls, back-lit panels, bar counters, vanity tops, luxury interiors. For kitchen tops we recommend a suitable finish and sealing: tell us your project and we advise the right solution.
Which finishes can I have on Onice Arco Iris?
The finishes normally used on this stone family are polished, honed; often back-lit. The finish is chosen according to where the stone goes: polished or honed indoors, textured finishes where grip is needed.
Can Onice Arco Iris be used outdoors?
For the onyx family our guidance for exterior paving and façades is: not recommended; for frost exposure: not recommended. We confirm thickness and finish on your project and climate.
How do I clean and protect Onice Arco Iris?
Use water and a neutral stone detergent, avoid acids and descalers, and seal the surface with an impregnating protector.
Do slabs of Onice Arco Iris all look the same?
No. Natural stone changes from block to block and even within the same block. This is why we send photographs of the lots available at the moment of the offer, and book-match slabs from the same block when the design needs it.
How do I get a price for Onice Arco Iris?
Prices depend on the selection, thickness, finish and quantity. Send the form with your sizes: we reply with photos of the lots available and a written offer.