Marble is a calcareous rock with a mid-range in its hardness, formed usually by fine grain crystals. This composition contributes to a mirror like polish finish, which is exceptional in stone. It is suitable for internal use.
GRANITE
Granite is a igneous rock of volcanic origin and is composed of 30% quartz and 60% feldspar, which give it a high-range in hardness. It is very resistant to high wear and tear, with superior abrasion resistance and compressive strength. It is available in a wide range of colours. Historically it was available only in a homogeneous grain, now it is available in veined and patterned varieties. Granite is an excellent material for internal and external building use because of its hardness and resistant to all types of weather. Available in 2 cm and 3cm thicknesses.
TRAVERTINE
It is a porous calcareous rock. Travertine may vary in colour from white to silver-grey, to yellow, red and datk-brown. Easy to work: the surface is suitable for a honed, polished or antiqued finish. It is mainly used for internal applications; however it can also be used externally in warm climates.
ONYX
Onyx is a calcareous material with a very fine, tight grain and many veins running concentrically to one another. This translucent stone is synonymous with luxury living and has been used to decorate the living spaces of the rich and famous. It takes a high polish which is part of its great beauty.
When the word 'stone is used in the context of slab dimensional stone, it usually refers to limestone, slate and other sedimentary rock. Generally, they are rarely polished. They are suitable for interal use, and in black format are used in external applications.
QUARTZITE
Quartzite has the smae physical-mechanical features as granite. It has high-range hardness, and is often used in similar external applications to granite depending on the particular type. It is suitable for internal applications.
SERPENTINE
Volcanic rocks, Serpentine have a compressive strength similar to Granite. Generally it is a green colour, with lighter or darker shade. It sometimes includes some shades or red. It is generally suitable both for external applications (depending on the particular stone) and for interal applications.
Semiprecious stone is now available in large format slabs. They are made from many beautiful stones including Quartz, Amethyst, Petrified Wood and Fossils. The slabs are 3cm thick, which make them very suitable for further fabrication. Each slab is a unique work of art from nature. Subject to the precaution that they are not placed close to intense heat, or anyplace where there is a sudden change in temperature. For Internal use only.
GEMSTONE
Rare gemstones, such Lapis Luzuli, Malachite, Jasper and others are now available in large format slabs which are 3cm thick. The gemstone veneer is hand selected from specimen pieces and comes with a white marble backing slab. These gemstone slabs create extraordinary bursts of colour. Subject to the precaution that they are not placed close to intense heat, or anyplace where there is a sudden change in temperature. For internal use only.