types
| Stone | Colour | Hardness | General Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite | Gray, black, browns, reds, greens, gray, blue-gray | Very hard | The hardest and densest stone made of quartz crystals and feldspar. Can take a high polish and holds up well outdoors. |  |
| Limestone | Gray, buff, variegated gray/buff | Soft | Softer, more porous stone, easy to carve and great for outdoors. |  |
| Sandstone | Buff, reddish brown, gray | Medium to Hard | Formed from sedimentary sand and has a distinct bed direction. |  |
| Marble | White, grays, greens, reds, black, variegated | Medium | A preferred stone for carving; will hold fine detail. Known for its rich, luxurious quality. Does not hold up well outdoors. |  |
| Soapstone | Grays, black | Very Soft | Also known as steatite. Can be polished and will hold fine texture detail. |  |
| Alabaster | White, grays, beige, orange, yellows, reds, white translucent, variegated | Very Soft | Will take a high polish which brings out its incredible colours and patterns. |  |
| Slate | Grays, black | Hard | Hard, dense, and fine-grained. |  |
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