TERRACOTTA
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STONE TYPE:
Onyx
SIZES:
3/4" (2cm slab)
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ORIGIN:
Hierapolice, Turkey
FINISH:
Polished
RECOMMENDED USES:
Commercial & Residential
Interior
Wall
Fireplaces
Tub Surrounds
Vanities
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Terracotta onyx is quarried from a dyke quarry in Hierapolis, Turkey and is then processed in Carrara, Italy using century-old, hand-working techniques to fill in and repair small pits and fissures. The process is a small artisan trade that has been handed down over many generations. The Carrara community takes pride in the quality it produces and it is evident in these slabs. Due to the qualities of this stone, the slabs are book-matched, in which slab one and slab two will be cut and polished to create a mirror image of each other. These are then kept in sequence which allows for a consistent flow in pattern. Because Terracotta onyx has less of the clear and milky quartz which you usually see in the lighter colored onyx slabs, the light does not pass through it as easily as it would for others. Onyx is one of the softer and more fragile stones in the industry and is prone to scratching. Therefore, after installation, careful maintenance of the slab is highly recommended. During the polishing process, an epoxy resin is applied to the surface of the slabs to fill in any natural pits, cracks or fissures that may exist in the stone. This does not affect the durability, maintenance or beauty of the slab. It is possible for some of the more minute pits that are too small to effectively hold the resin, to reopen during other finishing stages. However, this will not detract from the overall quality or appearance of the stone. Finally, a mesh backing is adhered to the back of the stone to ensure its safety.
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