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MARBLES

Italian Marble is and has always been the medium of the masters. The word Marble comes from the Greek ‘marmaros,’ which denoted ‘any hard stone.’ It then became associated with the verb ‘marmairein,’ which means ‘to shine.’

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HONEYCOMB CALCITE

Comparable in characteristics to onyx and marble, Honeycomb Calcite can provide a colorful and dramatic accent stone for architectural and artistic applications. It is an unusual form of calcite as a result of its strength, stability, luminous quality and colors. The color ranges from a soft, pale sunshine lemon yellow to a deep rich honey golden amber depending on the thickness of the stone. When Honeycomb Calcite is cut, it exhibits its unique honeycomb-like structure. The honeycomb look results from the growth of long, fibrous or tubular calcite crystal cells outlined by white colored "membranes" surrounding each cell.
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4208001
$2.29/lb.
PICASSO
Picasso marble was formed during prehistoric times when lava enveloped limestone. The colors and wild patterning (much like a Picasso-hence the name) are from magma being forced through fractures in the limestone, coloring the stone with gray or tan streaks and black lines. The material is considered to be a hard stone and therefore not for beginners. Its natural beauty is unmatched.
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S4926
$2.19/lb.
WHITE TIGER
 
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S4927
$1.99/lb.
STATUARIO PURO BIANCO
Dreams of Michelangelo, Bernini and Canova; history at your fingertips. This is the purest white marble of the masters. Once you’ve laid your hammer to this beauty, you’ll never go back.
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1151
$3.49/lb.
STATUARIO VENATO
The other ultimate carving stone of Italy. Venato has a bluish tint that gives the pearlescent skin tonality to figurative sculpture. The classic masters used this and the Puro Bianco. A real pleasure to carve.
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1150
$2.69/lb.
BARDIGLIO GRIGIO
Beautiful grey, consistent carving stone. It is a medium hard marble. Can be used for beautiful busts or figurative pieces.
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1148
$2.19/lb.
CARRARA BIANCO
. This is a creamy white marble. One grade lower than Statuario. It contains a little more graininess and crystalline deposit than the higher grades. This is the traditional carving stone of Italy.
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1149
$2.49/lb.
ROMAN TRAVERTINE
The whitest of travertines---a pale beach to lay upon. This minorly pitted travertine yields excellent carving quality and an easily finished product. Classically used for artistic additions to architectural structures, it is ideal for carving realistic and abstract alike. A creamy white travertine found near Rome and very popular in Europe. Can be filled with resin and stone dust to create a smooth surface or the texture and charcter can be maintained with a little care. Available in various sizes up to 750lbs.
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S55658
$1.99/lb.
ARNI TAGLIATE
This is a harder marble from the Arni region in Italy. Tagliate is a subtle, warm, solid grey with no veining. It is ideal for statuary and reasonably priced.
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1196
$1.99/lb.
BELGIAN BLACK
This is the hard, brittle stone of lore. It is a very beautiful black that polishes to a perfect sheen. It can range in color from a powdery grey to a midnight black. This stone is best worked with bush hammers and grinding burrs.
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1153
$market
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PORTUGUESE PINK
-OOOOOH The color varies from a mix of white and pink to solid, creamy pink. On rare occasions we come across wine-stained pieces that are magnificent. Please ask about them. It is somewhat brittle and of medium density. Perfect for all forms of sculpture.
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1154
$1.99/lb.
CANADIAN GREY STRIPE
Beautiful, whitish, carving stone with striking grey veining. It is a medium hard marble.
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1165
$1.79/lb.
CANADIAN GREEN
The most amazing combinations of green, from lime to deep sea. It is a fairly hard marble and polishes to a glassy sheen.
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1164
$2.29/lb.
PERSIAN TRAVERTINE
Darker and harder than most travertines, and deeply pitted. Sharp chisels only, no bushing. Can be filled with resin and stone dust to create a smooth surface. Available in various shades from deep terra-cotta to pale pink.
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1156
$1.99/lb.
ALABAMA WHITE
White with black veins. A very solid and pretty stone. Use carbide tools or burrs, then finish with our diamond products for a naturally achieved shine and glow. Also available in huge blocks (up to 8’x4’x4’) for monuments at discounted prices.
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1157
$1.39/lb.
VERDE ANTIQUE
One of the hardest marbles around, this stone yeilds an amazing flush of green. It is striated with occasional white viens and sometimes harder areas of iron ore. Often used for bases.
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S4357
$2.49/lb.
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COLORADO YULE
The whitest of whites’, a premium domestic carving stone. Brought in just for TCS, this is the best of the best from Colorado. Ideal for large outdoor figurative work.
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1162
$2.49/lb.
PINK FLAMINGO
 
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S4929
$2.49/lb.
As with all natural materials there is some variation amongst pieces. The color swatches above are examples of stones and do not represent the colors or patterns of every piece or any piece in it's entirety. Mother Nature controls what is inside the stone and she hopes you will find beauty in them all. There is no bad stone only unrealized sculpture.

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