White Limestone 1A

The Round Medallion is an off white carbonized limestone. Extensively used as a floor tile. It is very slightly porous and light enough in color to hold a variety of stains if not sealed. Hence the color can be matched to other color tiles such as the French and Bulgarian limestones. Small samples are available. But it is difficult to make large pieces without the attractive beige mottling effect being apparent.

White Limestone with Beige Mottling 1B

White Limestone with beige mottling

Often this limestone comes with fine mineralized light beige lines as shown in the following photographs, 1c through 1f. It is because of these sedimentary lines, which give it a mottled look that slight staining can enhance the color preferred while still retaining the stones natural look. Because of the hardness of this white limestone and its creamy off white appearance it is proving a very popular stone. We have viewed many antique French and Italian over mantel fireplaces selling for upwards of $70,000. We can easily duplicate or exceed these high quality fireplaces for 1/7^th the cost. When considering the added option of selecting a custom design, this is a huge savings on a quality carved fine mantel. Samples are available at our head sales office. Call if you think you qualify to have one sent to you.

White with beige mottling 1C

White with beige mottling 1E

White with beige mottling 1D

White with beige mottling 1F

Light Teak 1B

Light Teak ( Australian Sandstone )

These are samples of light teak agatised sandstone. Light Teak is very similar to and is often mistaken for the very popular Australian Sandstone. This stone has a cream yellow color with a soft brown line veining system. Sometimes this stone will have interesting occasional nodules, which is a concentrated agatization of silica and sandstone. As with all sandstone that Carved Stone International sells no stone that needs to be sealed in order to make it stronger. By rubbing any of our stones with your hand or a hard wooden stick you will notice that no sand grains are coming off and you’ll be surprised at the extreme hardness of the stone.

Teak 2C

Standard Teak Sandstone

The interesting lines add spectacular character and old world charm to a material even the uncultured will recognize is a gift from Mother Nature and so much more beautiful than molded cement. This stone is very similar to architectural materials used in medieval and Roman Europe. Unlike marble or granite, agatised sandstone or limestone has an attractiveness and warm appearance without looking ostentatious. One landscaping feature of note in a damp climate, is if it is not sealed, lichen and other parasitic fungi can romantically grow upon it as well.

Teak with pink lines 2E

Teak with pink lines

Stunning color combinations make this a very popular stone. Though less commonly found in nature, we are able to mine and collect this wonderful stone in varying amounts at our factory site in Rajastan, India. Inquire as to availability.

Rainbow Sandstone

Rainbow sandstone, often named Arizona sandstone by tile suppliers to hide the source of this material, comes in a variety of color groups.

Pink Rainbow Sandstone

Pink Rainbow 3A

Pink Rainbow 3B

Rainbow 3C

Rainbow 3E

Rainbow 3D

3F

Purple Rainbow has a variety of purple and light brown undertones. A popular stone for fireplaces. Using enhancing rock urethanes will marbleize this stone spectacularly to an attractive satin finish.

Pink Dholpur

Pink Dholpur is a light pink sandstone extremely hard with white fine lines running through it. Can be matched very easily with the darker pink sandstone indigenous to America.

Pink Dholpur 4A

Pink Dholpur 4C

Pink Dholpur 4B

Beige Dholpur with grey lines 4D

Beige Dholpur with grey lines 4E

Grey Dholpur with beige lines 4F

Grey Dholpur with beige lines 4H

Grey Dholpur with beige lines 4G