Green Marble Stone From Ireland

12 types of green marble from ireland such as bianco carrara marble calacatta carrara volakas marble sunny white marble arabescato marble.

Green marble stone from ireland.

Connemara marble is a green veined stone found only in the west of ireland identified as the historical territory of connemara. 5 out of 5 stars 327 327 reviews. Connemara marble inspired artists architects and artisans throughout the world. The marble forms when limestone is heated under pressure.

Connemara marble is over 900 million years old and is unique to ireland. Rare and beautiful connemara marble is found exclusively along ireland s rugged wild atlantic coast. What is connemara marble. Theres connemara marble which is green but you said that connemara isn t in the name.

Google didn t bring up anything either. Stephen walsh and his family welcome you to our connemara marble website. Connemara marble is green and from ireland. But how was connemara marble formed.

With its forty shades of green and its wild patterns it represents perfectly the landscapes of the emerald isle. 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. It is often a traditional gift between families who vow peace and honor throughout the generations.

5 out of 5 stars 56 56 reviews 12 05. Favorite add to three connemara marble tumble stones irish gift great pocket charm from ireland. 4000 year old axes made from connemara marble in the stone age can be seen in the national museum of ireland. The streamstown marble quarry.

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