Understanding Stone

The state of Rajasthan in India is well known for its rich variety of natural stones, and a millennium tradition of craftsmanship culture in marble. It has normally be identified as being the state to go to for green marble, white marble, and a wide range of sandstones and slates.

One of the Greek marbles that has now become very fashionable all over the world, at a time when the trend has moved towards white/grey coloured stones, is Volakas marble.

Brazil is well known all over the world for its unparalleled wide range of granites and quartzite of stunning beauty. But few people associate the country with marble.

Cid Chiodi Filho, Geologist

Consultant of ABIROCHAS - Brazilian Association of the Dimension Stone Industry

cdchiodi@gmail.com

Why quartzites

Portugal has some of the most popular and well considered ornamental limestones in the market and among the most in demand are those in basically beige tones. This article highlights 3 of the most well known beige limestones from the country.

MOCA CREMA LIMESTONE

Quarries and factories

KOELGAMARMOR

Located in the Ural region, Koelgamarmor is one of Russia´s most popular marble. It has been used in hundreds of buildings in Russia and also in other countries.

Dr. Piero Primavori,

Primavori Stone Consulting pieprima@gmail.com

Thassos marble receives its name from the Greek Island located in the Aegen Sea, from where it has been extracted since ancient times.