What is the difference between Granite, Marble and Regional Stones?
Granite is an extremely hard stone of enduring quality and available in a large variety of colours. It is a stone which retains its finish with minimal weathering or deterioration and is suitable for both sandblast and hand etched ornamentation and lettering. Marble and Nebrasina are predominantly quarried in Italy, they are a softer stone than granite and lend themselves well to carving and lettering. Marble is either white or dove grey with blue/black veining. Nebrasina is a creamy brown colour and a very good alternative to regional stone. Both stones will gradually weather with age. Regional Stone. These are the large variety of other stones suitable for memorials including slate, Hopton Wood, Portland, Purbeck, Yorkstone and Serena etc. Each have their own particular qualities, colours and degree of hardness. These stones will gradually weather with age.
