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Types of Natural Stone

Granite​
Granite​

This enduring design standard brings ultra-durable luxury to floors, walls and countertops. Granite's distinctive granular appearance and movement also make it resistant to abrasion and chemicals.

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Limestone​
Limestone​

Limestone weathers naturally over time and its color mellows and blends into a pleasing natural patina. With no artificial coloring agents to fade and no reinforcement rods to rust, the appearance of limestone actually improves with age.

Marble​
Marble​

Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Marble may be foliated. In geology the term "marble" refers to metamorphosed limestone, but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone. Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material.

Onyx​
Onyx​

Onyx Onyx adds a glamorous and sophisticated element to your home. With its translucent appearance, wide array of colors and rich patterns to choose from, onyx is a natural choice for those wanting a dramatic impact.

Quartzite​
Quartzite​

Quartz, because pigment can be added, is available in a much wider range of colors for you to consider. The way the countertop material is formulated gives it the appearance of natural stone such as granite or marble. The bottom line in appearance is that if you want natural stone, quartzite is your choice.

Serpentine ​Subgroup​
Serpentine ​Subgroup​

The serpentine subgroup (part of the kaolinite-serpentine group) are greenish, brownish, or spotted minerals commonly found in serpentinite rocks. They are used as a source of magnesium and asbestos, and as a decorative stone.

Soapstone​
Soapstone​

Soapstone is a talc-schist, which is a type of metamorphic rock. It is largely composed of the mineral talc, thus is rich in magnesium. It is produced by dynamothermal metamorphism and metasomatism, which occur in the zones where tectonic plates are subducted, changing rocks by heat and pressure, with influx of fluids, but without melting. It has been a medium for carving for thousands of years.

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Travertine​
Travertine​

Travertine is often visibly porous, giving it a more natural, textured look. However, when sanded down and sealed, travertine tiles are smooth and suitable for flooring or as shower tiles. This stone is relatively soft and absorbent, so it requires a few coats of sealant to prevent debris from penetrating the stone.

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