Written in Stone

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Posted on October 26, 2016 at 3:38 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

5 Facts About Quartzite Before Your Kitchen Remodel
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  1. It Has The “Marble” Look Quartzite is a natural stone; it is a hard, non-foliated metamorphic quartz-based rock. Through a process of high heating and pressure, the sandstone changes into quartzite. Quartzite for the most part, is a durable natural stone, which makes it a good choice for high traffic areas, such as … ∞

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Posted on October 18, 2016 at 9:21 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

How To Solve A 630 Year Old Stone Problem
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While visiting Milan recently, we naturally visited the magnificent Duomo Cathedral in the heart of this city. The renovation of the cathedral is ongoing. I thought about giving the City of Milan a bid to join in the restoration project, but was told that we did not meet the prerequisite of 100 years in the … ∞

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Posted on October 5, 2016 at 2:51 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on October 5, 2016 at 2:52 pm.

Basalt Stone: A Hot Choice For Countertops & Floors
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Why write about Basalt stone this week? First: Basalt is a durable material that can be used in buildings and in homes. Second: In my recent travels this year, I’ve encountered a lot of naturally formed basalt, from Portland’s Multnomah Falls to Hawaii’s Waikapala’e and Waikanaloa Caves. Needless to say, it’s a pretty cool and … ∞

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