FANTASY BROWN – “What IS this stuff?” If you’ve visited any reputable slab yard of late chances are you’ve seen the beautiful Fantasy Brown. As gorgeous as she is popular, Fantasy Brown is the head cheerleader of the natural stone world. It’s being used with increasing frequency because of its unique ability to pull both warm…
Marble is a long-time favorite of sculptors and architects. As a matter of fact, we have been using this beautiful stone for thousands of years. Everyone is familiar with sculptures of ancient Greece and Rome. It has been used for some of the most beautiful and intriguing sculptures and structures in human history. Statues and…
Geology.com defines marble as a metamorphic stone. Marble is significantly softer than granite, making carving and etching much easier. For this reason, marble is often used as a decorative element or to create pillars, fountains or sculptures. Sometimes patterns are cut into the stone. Due to its softness and its highly reactive nature to acids,…