Stone Types
The stone used for residential and business projects comes from all over the world. Through rock, by its geological nature, has its own characteristics. This pages provide a brief description of the type of stone and its correct applications.
Granite
Granite is an igneous rock consisting mainly of mica and other minerals including feldspar and quartz. The stone's natural hardness makes it a very good selection for kitchens, bathrooms and other areas that are heavily used. Granite comes in a wide variety of colors and veining and is very low in maintenance.
Marble
Marble is a calcareous metamorphic rock. Marble's main features are its light color and delicate veining. Marble is softer than granite, and when put in high-use areas it requires careful consideration. Colors with veining that can be delicate to quite bold and dramatic will range from white to soft cream.
Travertine
Travertine is a stone created by minerals that dissolve in groundwater over time. This stone looks soft-layered, with colors ranging from cream to brown. Travertine's most common finish is a beautiful soft mat. The stone is used to cover floors, toilets, countertops and wall.
Cambria
This strong and sturdy stone is made using a quartz and resin composite. Engineered Stone is often simply referred to as quartz. The main characteristics of this product are its extreme toughness and vast selection of color options allowing a natural stone appearance to be achieved or a vibrant design statement to be made. Most engineered brands of stone are environmentally friendly and can contribute to your project's LEED certification.
Quartzite
Simple quartzite for color embodies a hue scale from white to brown, but different irregular shades can occur depending on mineral content. Unlike calcareous, this is the final product which comes from a waxing "glassy" appearance on the metamorphosis of sandstone. This vague form of angular cuts and density accompanied by a brooding color has produced a tendency towards exquisite decorative purposes.
Onyx
Onyx is a semi-precious stone that looks like a beautiful gem. This stone comes in lots of lovely colors. Since onyx is transparent, a dramatic effect can be re-illuminated.