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Soapstone & Slate

Soapstone is a sedimentary stone. Soapstone is usually grey, green or grey brown in color. The primary components of soapstone are talc and chlorite–the greater the content of chlorite the more pronounced the green color will be. The talc minerals give soapstone it’s characteristic slippery feeling. Soapstones are very dense, however, they are also very soft and easily carved. Slate is a metamorphic stone. The origins of slate are the sedimentary deposits of finely sorted silt that compressed to form clay and shale. The primary mineral components of slate are quartz and mica. Slate is formed by the metamorphosis of shale and clay. The density of slate types is determined by the degree of metamorphic action that occurred during its formation.

Soapstone 3cm

Soapstone 3cm

 

Brazilian Soapstone
Green Soapstone
Soapstone
Smoky Black – Slate

 

 

Location & Hours

861 Lake Monticello Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
434-589-9661
Fax: 434-589-0900
Contact Us!

Monday - Friday:
7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday:
Please call Monday through Friday to schedule a Saturday appointment.
Sunday: Closed

 

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Showroom Hours Revised

June 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm by appointment only.  Due to state mandates a mask is required in the showroom room.  Thank you for your understanding during this time.  The health and wellness of our clients is our utmost … Read More..

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