A CAMBRIAN INVASION
In Australia some 40 to 50 years after the English occupation
of the continent, the first quarry was opened as early as
1830. It was a beautifully coloured variegated marble from
the Marulan district, hosting striking patches of white with
blotches of rich reds and closely resembling the onyx of Mexico.
First used as a mantel piece in the home of the late Mr. O.
West, called Barom Glen, (since demolished) located near Darlinghurst.
This marble was probably one of the most handsome ever found
in New South Wales.
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It is the aim of the Stone Institute of Australasia
(SIA) to encourage the reinstatement of these endless resources
that adorn our landscape which belong to one of the world's
oldest landforms, dating back to the Cambrian era.
It is hoped that the support and efforts of the Stone Institute
of Australasia (SIA) will result in a greater appreciation
and improved standards for stone not only on the part of Australia,
but of the world in general, in particular the Oceanic / Asia
Pacific Rim. |
Australian quarry
A Typical Granite quarry
exposing its massive outcrop |
STONE IN FOCUS
Beau Grey is an exciting new sandstone, this new quarry was born in the new millennium and is now producing material that will meet the stringent requirements of modern construction. It is definitely a stone for a new generation! Beau Grey is a medium grained sandstone that is uniform in colour with subtle bedding. The stone is generally mid-grey in colour with an attractive light “salt and pepper” appearance – giving it a clean minimalist look. |
The stone’s high flexural strength and good durability makes it well worth considering for a wide range of uses including paving and curtain wall cladding. Its density and low clay content also allow it to achieve a sharp arris and it can be polished to a honed finish.
The processing plant for this proudly Australian stone now boasts a new gang saw that can handle up to 80 blades, ensuring sufficient production capacity for projects of all siz
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Beau Grey
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