Irish Connemara Marble Slabs

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Irish connemara marble slabs.

The connemara marble galway geological association connemara marble is the standout irish geological and gem material and is therefore recognised as the iconic stone of ireland. Even today it is extracted from the letternosh quarry located at streamtown near clifden and opened in 1800 1810. I bought some connemara marble pieces when i was first in ireland more than 40 years ago and they are still lovely. Connemara marble inspired artists architects and artisans throughout the world.

I am looking for irish connemara marble slabs ireland green marble. We had to get the right slabs. The focus of the large living space is a lustrous slab of connemara marble that looks like a work of art. We own and operate the oldest marble quarry which was first opened in the 19th century and visited in 1903 by king edward vii and queen alexandra during the royal tour of connemara.

Connemara marble is a serpentine rich rock popular since ancient times as a decorative facing stone. The connemara marble is obviously green how lucky irish are. Connemara marble is over 900 million years old and is unique to ireland. Even the marble complies with the symbolism of the emerald isle with colour variations ranging from soft to dark green or gray cream and sepia.

Connemara marble slabs from ireland the details include pictures sizes color material and origin. Selecting the right blocks of marble took almost two years. This is wanted for lapidary purposes and therefore should be a minimum of 8mm thick and around 10cm x 20cm. 5 out of 5 stars 343 343 reviews 32 90 free shipping add to favorites 5 connemara marble shamrock beads 12mm irish national gemstone.

With its forty shades of green and its wild patterns it represents perfectly the landscapes of the emerald isle. Its use in jewellery can be regarded as one of ireland s indigenous industries and the quarrying of connemara marble is a centuries old endeavour.