Green Marble Stone From Ireland

While the colour is predominately green there are often shades of grey and brown seen throughout.

Green marble stone from ireland.

5 out of 5 stars 327 327 reviews. Connemara marble is a green veined stone found only in the west of ireland identified as the historical territory of connemara. Natural green stone ireland. Stephen walsh and his family welcome you to our connemara marble website.

Theres connemara marble which is green but you said that connemara isn t in the name. 5 out of 5 stars 56 56 reviews 12 05. 12 types of green marble from ireland such as bianco carrara marble calacatta carrara volakas marble sunny white marble arabescato marble. The marble forms when limestone is heated under pressure.

The streamstown marble quarry. It can be used in many areas for ornamental stone monuments ecclesiastical items and crafts. My family have worked the beautiful green connemara marble for three generations and we take great pride in the irish jewelry and irish gifts that we produce. Becoming so rare us irish haven t even heard of it.

Connemara marble is a serpentine rich rock popular since ancient times as a decorative facing stone. It is often a traditional gift between families who vow peace and honor throughout the generations. This irish marble is as unique as the spectacular irish landscape it is found in with green of almost every hue in arresting layers and patterns. Connemara marble is green and from ireland.

Connemara marble inspired artists architects and artisans throughout the world. Google didn t bring up anything either. Rare and beautiful connemara marble is found exclusively along ireland s rugged wild atlantic coast. But how was connemara marble formed.

What is connemara marble. Connemara marble is over 900 million years old and is unique to ireland. With its forty shades of green and its wild patterns it represents perfectly the landscapes of the emerald isle.