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News and Tips from International Stoneworks

Posted on August 29, 2016 at 10:22 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on August 29, 2016 at 10:23 pm.

International Stoneworks Is Moving!
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This week I’m taking a break from our usually informative blog posts to announce that we are moving locations into a brand-spanking new office!   Our company is growing and after 15 years in the same location, we have outgrown our premises. We have recently purchased a 12,000 square foot office/warehouse facility and will begin … ∞

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Posted on August 23, 2016 at 2:18 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Onyx: A Transparent (Or Should I Say Translucent) Overview
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This week my blog is a general overview on onyx and why it’s so cool! First, let’s differentiate between your black onyx gemstone ring around your finger and the honey colored onyx bar top.   According to the Marble Institute of America, the onyx gemstone is a “siliceous rock consisting of cryptocrystalline quartz (a variety … ∞

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Posted on August 17, 2016 at 6:06 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

The Difference Between Quartz and Quartzite
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I get this question all the time! Many customers use the terms Quartz and Quartzite interchangeably because they sound so similar, however, these two materials couldn’t be more different. Read on to find out why:   Quartz is an engineered, man-made material. It typically contains a combination of natural ground quartz and polymer resins. You … ∞

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