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Sicilia Grey, Dark Marble 16″ x 24″

Sicilia Grey Dark, Marble Tile
Today we feature our Sicilia Grey Marble an Egyptian material that is available in a large tile format (16″ x 24″) The surface finish is available in a Honed satin finish as well as a Leathered finish. This stone has a very soft chalkboard like appearance to it perhaps invoking memories of grade school. Its natural attributes are predominately a dark yet muted charcoal grey color with hazy revelations of brown & mauves. Truly, a one of a kind stone. As most materials in this color category tend to have alot more fossil concentrations & variation, whereas this batch of our large format tiles have a really nice consistent monotone to them. This is a dense, non-porous material, similiar in stone structure to the Jura stones a Jurassic material from Germany.

This stone would be ideal as interior wall cladding, Fireplace surround & hearth, Shower surround, tub surround, tub deck, flooring, stair treads & risers etc..

*We also have a sister stone (Sicilia Grey, Light) available in 12″ Tiles, Chair rail & pencil trim as well as 2cm thick slab material. It is however a bit lighter and with mottles of light gray through out. We offer various surface finishes in this material ..Honed, Leathered & Polished, with the exception of the slab which is available in a Leathered or Polished surface.

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Michelangelo Black & Gold Marble


Michelangelo Black & Gold:

Michelangelo Black & Gold, an exotic stone that takes an ultra high polish. Our 2cm slabs imbue a rich, deep brown-black base with splashes of burnished ochre and warm butter- caramel veining, they are absolutely gorgeous! On a personal note this material conveys to me a sense of masculinity, mystery, luxury and romance. Whether you surround your shower with this material or as a vanity top there is no doubt that you’ll savor every glance of this fine marble.

It is a timeless stone that has been adorned for centuries in luxury bathrooms, powder rooms, fireplace surrounds and buffet countertops.

This materials country of origin is from Pakistan.

Brunello Granite

Brunello Granite

A Polished, Brazilian Granite available in a 2cm & 3cm thickness in slab material. Brunello Granite a stone that shimmers with unique colors and interesting pattern characteristics. This stone has a dreamy mélange of soft silken plums, subtle pinks with showers of shiny silver iron specks. The pattern of this material varies as all natural stone slabs do. The typical appearance of this Granite has a definite stony appearance akin to the bottom of a river bed with random size cobble like formations interlaced with hazy charcoal vein’s.

Brunello Granite is an ideal material to outfit your kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity & shower surround with total elegance. It may also be used as a fireplace surround, hearth, art niche or coffee table top.

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Labradorite Lemurian Granite

Labradorite Lemurian Granite:

This materials country of origin is from Madagascar a region that is ultra rich in labradorite deposits. The material name is inspired by Lemuria (Lemurian) the name of a hypothetical “Lost land” an ancient highly advanced civilization. The land is considered to be variously located somewhere in the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. It is thought to be a sunken island similar to that of Atlantis.

Our highly polished, Labradorite Lemurian Granite has rich shades of blue, green, violet, gold and grey with brilliant depth and is available in a 2cm thickness in slab form. This material has a crystalline structure that is solely unique in the stoneworld and is known to be an exclusive stone due to it’s usability in the jewelry industry. It is known for it’s precious stone properties. As it has an array of highly- reflective crystal conglomerates that radiate & flicker a magnificent rainbow-like spectrum, shining at the mere ray of light. Some call these crystals the “Eye’s” of the stone.

This natural stone material would be most excellent as Kitchen countertops, Vanity tops, Shower & Tub deck surround, Fireplace & Hearth, etc…

May I suggest that if this description even remotely gets your attention, I’d swing on by and lay your eyes upon this prized material, you may just be even more surprised!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Honed, Jerusalem Gold Limestone


Jerusalem Gold Limestone:

Many ages ago this natural stone was primarily used in many of Israel’s ancient churches, small hillside stone homes as well as fortresses. In fact there was a law that was passed by the British Mandatory Authorities that Jerusalem stone is to be the one and only building material that shall be used constructively in all of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Gold Limestone is known mostly for its signature color tones, which imbue an array of soft, buff and butter creams. It has almost a cotton like honed finish that warmly relays kindred memories of comfort, elegance and a strong sense of history.

Jerusalem Gold now a day’s is most commonly used to attire some of the finest Bathrooms, Fireplace surrounds, Art niches, Flooring, Stair treads & risers, etc…

We stock this special Jerusalem stone with a honed surface, in slab form and 18”x 18” tile form. This material is available in a 2cm & 3cm slab thickness.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Bianco Latino Granite

Bianco Latino Granite
A Brazilian Granite with a moon -like luminance that shimmers with white opal, subtle mauve’s, soft khakis and creamy whites. The overall crystalline structure is unique in that the crystals are much more magnified in size and orientation then some of the other granite materials that I have personally observed.
Our Bianco Latino Granite is available in a 3cm thickness (Nominal 1 1/4″) The slab size we have in stock are rather large, coming in at a lovely (123″ x73″) so the overall usability of this material is a definite positive. The Bianco Latino Granite is currently available in a super attractive glossy finish revealing the inner most beauty of this natural stone. In addition this granite is a strong & sound stone. The surface of this material is very durable and would serve quite well as kitchen countertops, vanity, exterior applications and a whole lot more!
Just beautiful…as all natural materials are, so if you are a stone seeker, then I would suggest that you come on out and take a look for yourself, as this one is a keeper!
These slabs will only last for a short while, as they are bound to get reserved for the beauty that they individually deserve.
See you soon!
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Golden Persa Granite

Golden Persa Granite:

Golden Persa Granite, a beautiful and exotic Granite quarried in the country of Brazil.

The natural colors inherent in this rocks material are rich shades of brown, nobel golds and highlights of buttery creams. This stone has large smoky quartz veins through out the slab, finished off with super fine sprinkles of black pepper like minerals of Biotite also known as “Black Mica.” This stone seems to shimmer in the light with its infinite lattice of minerals & gorgeous garnets interlaced on the surface of this stone. In essence this material is surely a beauty sure to bejewel any application.

This Granite material is most commonly used as a Kitchen countertop surface due to its aesthetics and its high resistance to wear and scratching. It is also used as a Fireplace surround & hearth, Bathroom vanity & Shower surround as well as for exterior applications.

Golden Persa Granite is available in slab form in a 3cm thickness finished off with a highly reflective polished surface.

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Greenland Granite

Greenland Granite:

Greenland the name says it all…its lush like vein’s of green waver in a smooth kite- like fashion. This is a truly unique material with its various greens and hazy grays that are delightfully interlaced with delicate threads of burgundy. This stone is soothing to the eye yet entices the viewer with geological curiosities.

This materials country of origin is Brazil. It is a durable material, classified as a Granite. Its geological history may be far deeper then a typical Granite because it has potentially gone through yet another stage of formation, adopting unique minerals such as Serpentine, hence the fancy array of greens. Much of the green pigment is owed to the mineral Serpentine, a mineral that is inert to acids such as lemon juice and is typically inclusive in some of the finest green materials yet discovered.

Greenland is available in a Polished surface with a 2cm thickness, we have this material in slab form. It is Ideal for bathroom, flooring, kitchen countertops, stair treads, wall cladding, etc..

So tell me, do you envision Greenland Granite as the limelight in your home or somewhere that you may fancy?!

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Imperial Danby Marble Slab


Imperial Danby Marble

This is probably one of the most widely used Marbles for kitchen countertops among many other avenues in terms of application, for instance this material was massively used in Washington DC as exterior cladding, flooring, countertops as well as carved elements. It is highly regarded for its durability and its low absorption rate which has officially been tested at 0.7%. This domestic & premier marble is quarried deep within the state of Vermont in the largest underground marble quarry in the world!

The Danby marbles are most definitely suitable for a commercial application and are appropriate and most aesthetically pleasing to the eye as kitchen countertop space or in a place to seek purity & peace such as in a bathroom with its softening vein appeal surrendering to warm gold’s and misty grays. Where ever destined this material will appeal to all facets of ones lifestyle with its classical grace and its strong physical attributes.

We have this slab material in 2cm thickness with a Polished finish and 3cm thickness with a Polished surface finish as well as a satin honed finish. In addition we also house four other marbles from the Danby collection (Eureka Danby, Montclair Danby, Mountain White and the Olympian White)

Please find below a video of The Vermont Quarries featured on Modern Marvels

Stay tuned for next weeks up an coming stone feature of the week! In the meantime we invite you to our Stone Gallery to view this marble in person.

Enjoy!

Bronzite Granite Slab


Bronzite Granite Slabs
Bronzite Granite, an exotic material originating from Brazil with gorgeous dark chocolate hues and deep golden cherry-like highlights with a slight metallic luster.

This Granite is most suitable as an interior application such as kitchen countertops, a vanity, art niches, flooring, etc.. Not only is this material unique with its colors alone but its mineral composition is partially Ferromagnetic with Magnetite properties so it therefore has magnetic qualities which add to the attraction to this bold and beautiful Bronzite Granite. This material is available in a honed surface finish as well as a few limited polished slabs.

Will this granite perhaps be the focal attraction for your next project?!

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