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* The images in these sections are provided for clients to gauge color and style. Availability of all materials is not guaranteed.
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Edges
New England Stone offers a wide array of edges. We are also able to produce any custom edge requested. Edge details marked with an asteric denote our standard edges, the costs of which are included in all initial quotations. See Edges Thumbnails
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New Materials
We are proud to import natural stone from all over the world. Some of our largest suppliers, among many domestic resources, are Italy, Brazil, India, Lebanon, Israel, Spain, and China. See New Materials Thumbnails
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Semiprecious
This exclusive collection includes semiprecious stones, shellstones, and gemstones. New England Stone does not typically keep these items in stock. However, they are available by special order. Interested clients should contact New England Stone directly. See Semiprecious Thumbnails
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Granite
Granite is a very hard igneous rock that can be found in various forms throughout the earth. Large blocks of granite can be broken off the main formation through the use of explosives. The large blocks are then cut into individual slabs. See Granite Thumbnails
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Marble
The elegance of marble has been known throughout antiquity, with marble now symbolizing the greatness of European civilization during the Roman Empire. See Marble Thumbnails
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Limestone
Limestone is a very popular surface for use as a countertop in both the kitchen and bathroom. Limestone is petrified calcium carbonate, formed by a crystalization process that brings forth a myriad of colors within the substance. See Limestone Thumbnails
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Onyx
Onyx is a very "glassy" material that resembles a transparant, highly glossy marble. Its popular applications include tabletops, furniture pieces, and back-lit backsplashes. See Onyx Thumbnails
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Schist
Schist is most notably used as a durable, substitute for slate soapstone, or limestone in the kitchen. The most popular type is Pietra Cardoso. It resembles a very soft slate, yet has a durability comparable to granite. See Schist Thumbnails
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Quartzite
Quartzite is an extremely durable material, even more so than granite. Due its difficult quarrying processes and exotic nature, many quartzites are extremely expensive and difficult to obtain. See Quartzite Thumbnails
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Travertine
Travertine is similar to limestone. However, it is more porous and often more brittle. As compared to a typical limestone, travertine has more movement and natural blemishes. See Travertine Thumbnails
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Soapstone
Soapstone is relatively soft, and may feel soapy when touched, hence the name. Soapstone is used for inlaid designs, sculpture and for kitchen countertops and sinks. See Soapstone Thumbnails
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Quartz Surface
Quartz surfaced materials are man-made. Tiny bits of quartz are mixed with a heavy resin, dye, and other natural colors to form an imitation stone surface. NES is an authorized fabricator for Caeserstone, Zodiaq, and Quarella. See Quartz Surface Thumbnails
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