Duramica GemStone and GlassOnyx: Distinct Solutions for Blue Agate Applications
- gpgrantswiss
- Aug 7, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 7

In this article, we focus specifically on the exquisite blue agate, a stunning variety of the semiprecious stone agate, renowned for its vibrant colors and unique banding patterns. Blue agate, like other gemstones, traditionally found use in small dimensions for jewelry and decorative pieces. However, thanks to revolutionary technologies like Duramica GemStone and GlassOnyx, these beautiful stones can now be transformed into large-format panels for a range of applications.



Duramica GemStone Blue Agate Panels: Elegance on a Ceramic, Magnesium Board, and Aluminum Honeycomb Base
Duramica GemStone panels showcase natural semiprecious stones, with a focus on blue agate, mounted on a sophisticated base of ceramic, magnesium board, and aluminum honeycomb. Each stone is meticulously cut, polished, and processed individually to enhance its natural beauty. The stones are then assembled by hand onto a composite substrate combining ceramic, magnesium board, and aluminum honeycomb, ensuring exceptional strength and durability. This innovative construction results in large-format panels that elegantly blend the intricate beauty of blue agate with a robust and versatile base.
Key features of Duramica GemStone blue agate panels include:
Large Formats: Panels can be produced in sizes such as 1300*2600mm, allowing for expansive, seamless surfaces.
Durability: The ceramic base provides excellent strength and resistance to wear.
Intricate Beauty: The natural patterns and colors of blue agate are preserved and enhanced through meticulous craftsmanship.
GlassOnyx Blue Agate Panels: Glass-Based Brilliance for Backlit Applications
GlassOnyx panels, on the other hand, are designed to combine the beauty of agate with the transparency and strength of glass, making them ideal for backlit applications. Blue agate stones are attached to glass, resulting in panels that are lightweight and offer stunning lighting effects.
Key features of GlassOnyx blue agate panels include:
Transparency: The glass base allows light to pass through, creating unique and radiant lighting effects that highlight the natural beauty of blue agate.
Lightweight: GlassOnyx panels are lighter than solid stone panels, simplifying handling and installation.
Higher Strength: The glass reinforcement provides additional strength, making the panels more resistant to damage.
Wear Resistance: The protective glass layer enhances wear resistance, reducing the risk of scratches and stains.
Design Flexibility: These panels are easier to process, allowing for the creation of more complex shapes and patterns.
Cost Efficiency: Using less raw material, GlassOnyx panels are more cost-effective than solid stone alternatives.
Applications of Blue Agate Panels
Both Duramica GemStone and GlassOnyx panels can be used in a variety of applications, each offering unique advantages:
Duramica GemStone Applications:
Countertops: Creating sophisticated and durable kitchen or bathroom surfaces.
Furniture: Enhancing tables, countertops, and other furniture pieces with striking visual appeal.
Flooring: Offering a sturdy and beautiful flooring option for upscale homes and commercial spaces.
GlassOnyx Applications:
Backlit Wall Panels: Adding a luxurious and unique atmosphere to any room.
Bar Tops: Providing eye-catching translucent surfaces that become focal points in bars and restaurants.
Decorative Elements: Used in mosaics, columns, and other interior design features where lighting can enhance the aesthetic appeal.

By understanding the distinct features and applications of Duramica GemStone and GlassOnyx blue agate panels, you can choose the best solution to meet your design needs. Whether you seek the durability of ceramic-based panels or the illuminating elegance of glass-based panels, blue agate offers a stunning and versatile option to elevate your interior spaces.


The Duramica GemStone and GlassOnyx collections redefine the potential of blue agate in contemporary design — merging natural wonder with advanced engineering. Crafted for performance and visual brilliance, each surface captures the depth and vitality of oceanic hues, reflecting elegance and strength in perfect balance. Supported by reinforced stone panels and reinforced stone technology, these materials offer exceptional durability without compromising on beauty. When illuminated through backlit stone panels or backlit stone surfaces, their crystalline layers reveal a captivating interplay of light and transparency. The allure of translucent stone and the ethereal glow of blue translucent stone transform interiors into serene, luminous environments.
Choose Duramica Blue Agate — where reinforced precision meets the poetry of light.
Illuminate your design vision with reinforced stone, backlit stone, and translucent surfaces that embody lasting strength, radiant depth, and timeless sophistication.


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