Category Archives: Featured stone of the week

Eramosa Marble

Full view of stone slab
Stone detail
Eramosa Marble, Vein Cut:

Well here we are a rocking & rollin’ into week three with our featured stone’s and there’s no stopping us now…we’ve got quite the selection here to share with you!

This week we feature our Polished, Eramosa Marble 2cm a vein cut slab material originating from Canada. As with all materials this is a unique one mainly due to its inherent rich and earthy- mocha color tone. It is often a rarity in the stone industry to find a “brown” dolomite type of marble as such as this fine Eramosa. This material is available in 2cm slab form with a polished surface finish. It has been vein cut at the stone factory to further the visual appeal of the vein striations occurring naturally in this material.

Eramosa marble maybe used a shower surround, vanity, fireplace surround, flooring, wall panels, door casing…the possibilities are endless really!

Cheers to a fine marble like Eramosa!!!

Soapstone

A classic stone material with truly remarkable characteristics. This stone is pleasing to the touch with its soft soap-like feel, hence its name “Soapstone” which is due to its composition of Talc and Magnesium Steatite. As one may ponder the softness of this stone don’t let that elude you in terms of durability as Soapstone is a dense material, it is inert to acids such as lemon juice and it’s overall a strong stone. The surface of Soapstone does develop a charming patina over time which is quite desirable by most. Soapstone material is also easy on the maintenance list…the traditional means of sealing Soapstone is by using mineral oil and all that it entails is a simple wipe on & off procedure and voila sealed stone. The application of mineral oil reveals the inner beauty of this material and gives the stone a fresh and lustrous appearance.

This material typically is used as kitchen countertops, vanities, sinks, fireplaces or even pizza ovens! Yes that’s right pizza ovens, the heat characteristics of this material are beyond that of most materials so hats off to the chef!




Jerusalem Beige Limestone

Jerusalem Beige Limestone a finely grained dense material. The color alone brings about memories of freshly baked pillowed biscuits, soft & soothing to the eye in appearance yet oh so cool and non-descript. This stone is available in a honed finish. It is a material that been used through out history all over Jerusalem along with the well known Jerusalem Gold. Our slab material of Jerusalem Beige would enrich any space with taste whether it be a vanity, or shower surround etc…we have this material available in 18″ x 18″ tiles that would be wonderful for flooring, shower surround or installed as a interior wall veneer. In addition Jerusalem Beige Limestone serves really well as a material that could be a great background stone that is neutral enough yet still special on its own to showcase your interior surrounds or a special piece of furniture. Typically this stone is super uniform and is predominately a khaki cream color. Defininitely a stone that seems to offer a fresh and calm effect overall. Come see for yourself and set your design dreams a sail!

Rosso Carpazi Marble

Rosso Carpazi Marble is a material born out the mountains of Albania. We offer this rare marble in 2cm Polished petite slab’s. The brown-red ground mass of this material is partially brecciated and quite rich with a labyrinth of snow white icing like veins dispersed through out. This natural stone exudes an element of passion & elegance. I’d like to envision this stone as a special piece on a fine furnishing or as a vanity top creation!
Perhaps this is the stone you’ve been searching for. Wishing you a sweet stone search & high hopes that you select what you’ve always dreamt of!
To see our petite stock of Rosso Carpazi Marble then buzz on by as we’d be more then happy to assist you!

Leathered, Crema Royale Marble

 Here I’d like to introduce you to the the “Oh so touchable” Crema Royale Marble which has been so delightfully finished in a antique yet softened leathered surface. A stone with a clean palate, one that can complement several surrounding materials while at the same time can soothe the senses with an inviting glow that simply basks in a field of vanilla like beige. This stone is most certainly an ideal material for flooring, vanities, shower surrounds & tub decks as well as exterior cladding. Wherever it goes I am sure it will showcase your surroundings in a super stunning fashion! In addition it could be installed alone, a terrific stone that is simply delicious & gorgeous on it’s own, surely one to be shown!
We currently have stock of this stone in a Leathered finish in 2cm Slab as well as 12″ x 12″ Tile! In addition we have Crema Royale Marble in a polished 12″ tile as well.
Come see for yourself!
Warmly,
Crocodile Rocks, Inc.
Natural Stone Company

If Spiderman could have Granite Kitchen Countertop’s

My eyes have graced the unique, beautiful & strong presence of our Polished, Iron Red Granite on several occassions and always in admiration. Yet today I had this realization, perhaps a bit silly yet really quite on key in my opinion. Spiderman came to mind…Yes, that whom most of us know as a treasured & classic Superhero. He who has the one & only transformational ability to morph into the red & blue Spidey, whom displays massive strength, versatility & total magnetism! Well my correlation between the two has led me to believe that this natural material exudes the same characteristics…well except for the super-power transformation that Spidey can perform…although we must give this natural stone some serious credit as it too has gone through some major geological transformations, adopting wallops of Hematite a mineral which is the main source of Iron. This stone displays rich vein’s of a dark griotte red with silver blue lunar-like brecciated type features. Iron Red is an extremely hard material and yet would be most endearingly capable of supporting you and your many culinary adventures. Are you prepared to behold such a stone, Iron Red…an Amazing material born out of the courageous mountains of Brazil. A super-stone to say the least, come see for yourself & let your imagination run wild!
We have this natural stone available in a 2cm thick slab with a polished finish.
We shall see you soon!
Warmly,
Tera McCurdy
Crocodile Rocks, Inc.
Natural Stone Company

Mountain White Marble


Mountain White Marble
A marble born right here in the USA, more specifically it comes from the famous White Danby Marble quarry in Vermont. A precious heritage, consisting not only of some of the most prestigious White marbles produced in America. It also has been selectively chosen for some of the most prominent and impressive building’s and monument’s that have come to symbolize American Civilization.
This material has a super low absorption rate therefore catering to your needs.
We offer this material in a Honed & Polished finish available in a 2cm & 3cm thickness.

We look forward to seeing YOU soon!
~ Warmly,
Tera McCurdy

Giallo Reale Marble

Giallo Reale Marble

Today I’d like to highlight an Italian yellow marble that never ceases to amaze me! It is a unique marble with rich variation & movement. On a personal level I have had a bit of a geological history with this material as it has been specified on a few projects in the past which I have worked on. I am rather fond of this stone because of my experience with it. If a stone could have a personality then I would definitely describe it as a stone with passion and poise. Perhaps it is the soft terracotta -peach features sown through the stone or maybe it’s the attraction to the warm & inviting matrix of its toasted caramel like yellow that invokes the eye of the beholder. Whatever it is, I must admit my experience with this stone is truly unforgettable, challenging and rewarding. A special material indeed that does most certainly outshine many other stones in a rockin‘ bouquet!
We offer Giallo Reale Marble in a polished surface finish with a 1cm thickness.

We hope to see you in our Stone Gallery!
Warmly,
Tera McCurdy
Crocodile Rocks, Inc.
Natural Stone Company

Crema Marfil Marble

Crema Marfil Marble
Crema Marfil is a material that comes from Spain a country rich with varied geologic structures. This sought after stone has a fairly uniform appearance. It is well known for it’s warm beige color and the fine subtle vein’s that inhabit this stone. This stone relays a sense of peace and tranquility. It is has an understated and non-descript beauty about it that is unique.
It is most commonly used as a vanity top, shower surround, tub deck etc…we offer this material in a polished surface with a 2cm thickness. We currently have two bundles of this material from two different blocks.
This material is a versatile stone, it is suitable for the most elegant of encounters or a place with a sense of humility and simplicity. This stone combines well with other colors and or material.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Warmly,
Crocodile Rocks, Inc.
Natural Stone Company

Paonazzo Marble

Paonazzo Marble
Paonazzo Marble is a rare Italian marble that is stone deep with unsurpassed beauty. Just a mere glance and you’ll find yourself in a state of stone romance…trust me, there are stone’s that I’ve just absolutely fallen in love with and this stone is definitely in that category. The overall white matrix is pure like a soft cotton with a luminescent transparency that captures these diamond- like crystals. The vein’s are a delicate combination of creamy caramels as well as an intermixing of a sage like denim color and graceful grey-blues.
In my personal opinion Paonazzo is one of natures most excellent stone creations, as I feel this stone reflects the power and gentleness of the Italian Alps!
Purely precious!
This Marble is commonly used as Shower surrounds, Tub decks, Vanities, Interior wall cladding as well as Kitchen Counter top’s! This stone is available in a Polished surface finish with a 2cm & a 3cm thickness availability.
With Warmth,
Crocodile Rocks, Inc.
Natural Stone Company