Irish Connemarble
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Colour |
Green |
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Marble |
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Origin |
Ireland |
The Irish Connemarble is one of the most famous and celebrated historical, noble and exotic marbles in the world. Extracted exclusively in the stone basins of Connemara district (in County Galway, western Ireland), it boasts a thousand-year mining history and is internationally recognised as an authentic geological symbol of the Emerald Isle.
Visually, it is distinguished by a rich, complex and enveloping matrix in tones of pistachio green, moss green, olives, mint and dark emerald green, capillarily embellished by a plastic and floating movement of veins, streaks and clouds in tones of cream, white lime, ivory, ash grey and subtle amber shades.
Geologically it is a metamorphic rock classified as Precambrian ophichalcite / serpentine marble (with a geological age dating back over 600 million years). It is mainly composed of a carbonate matrix (calcite and dolomite) entirely permeated and enriched by magnesium silcates (serpentine, diopside, tremolite and chlorite, responsible for the bright green hues). As a structurally carbonate matrix material, it is highly sensitive to food and chemical acids (such as lemon, vinegar, wine, juices and anti-limescale detergents) and is subject to immediate opacification or acid corrosion. It has a medium hardness (Mohs scale 3–4) and an excellent aptitude for mirror polishing.
– accent walls and prestigious vertical cladding: a prominent choice for marble wood paneling, scenic backdrops, accent walls and wall cladding in salons, state lobbies, boutique hotels and luxury residences.
– bookmatch compositions: the floating and intricate design of the green-cream veins lends itself beautifully to mirrored posing to create natural paintings and wall coverings of the highest artistic value.
– signature bathroom, SPA, and vanity top rooms: widely used for refined vanity tops, bath room coverings, shower walls, and wellness areas, infusing a serene, elegant, and rejuvenating atmosphere.
– custom furniture and design elements: ideal for making tops for dining tables, consoles, period or contemporary decorative fireplaces, collectibles and custom furnishing details of the highest range.
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