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Now more than ever the beauty of natural stone is seen everywhere from stone veneer on houses to flooring in kitchens. Marshall Stone has a complete selection of natural stone. Our Signature Line of natural stone products will make your project really stand out. We also offer exotic stone such as tumbled marble. Click the links below to view other natural stones available.

-Boulders & River Rock
-Flagstone
-Thin Stone
-Wall Stone
-Import Stones


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Description:
Building stone ranges 4"-8" in thickness and is either quarried or fieldstone. Face size, thickness and color of building stone will vary and it's typically used for dry stacked walls, veneer on fireplaces, chimneys, houses, walls, foundations, garden walls and mortared retaining walls.


Products & Specifications: pictures below
  Description Veneer Coverage (SF/Ton) Drystack Coverage (CF/Ton) Size (on face) Geology Special Notes Picture
Apache Grey Multi-colored light to dark gray stone with light and dark brown tones 30-40 14-18 6-18" x 6-18" A quarried schist. This stone is very hard but splits well along natural seams. Apache Grey is a very popular choice for fireplaces, chimneys, and walls. Color does not alter as much as that of other stones but occasionally still changes.
Appalachian Blue A dark gray and dark brown stone with copper and greenish tones throughout 30-40 14-18 6-18" x 6-18" A quarried metamorphic stone. This stone is very hard and will only split along natural seams. It sometimes contains iron deposits which can cause rusting. When using this stone, we recommend that you purchase enough stone to complete a single project due to occasional variations in color. This stone is an excellent choice for any veneer or dry-stack application. Picture Not Available
Rustic Brown A light brown to rust colored stone with streaks of dark and light gray 30-40 14-18 4-14" x 6-20" A quarried metamorphic stone. This stone is not as hard as a schist and therefore shapes and splits easily. There are high levels of iron that lead to rusting. Rustic Brown should be purchased in quantities large enough to complete a single project. Color does not vary as much as some other stones though. The rusting caused by the iron content is very noticeable and adds character to this stone making it an excellent choice for interior or exterior applications.
Alpine Grey A light gray stone with very slight greenish tones 30-40 14-18 6-18" x 6-18" A quarried metamorphic stone. Alpine Grey is extremely hard, therefore hard to split and shape. Alpine Grey is a very consistent stone with regard to color. There is virtually no rust and color is very consistent. This stone is an excellent choice for applications that require the green color and is also an excellent choice to blend with other colors for contrast. Picture Not Available
Ozark Brown A dark brown stone with charcoal and rust colored overtones 35-45 14-18 6-14" x 6-24" A quarried metamorphic stone. This stone splits easily along natural seams and is easy to shape. Iron content in the stone causes some rusting. When using this stone, we recommend that you purchase enough stone to complete a single project due to occasional variations in color. This stone is an excellent choice for foundation or exterior wall work. Very rustic in appearance. Picture Not Available
Yosemite A tan and cream colored blend of colors characterize the appearance of this stone 30-40 14-18 6-18" x 6-18" A quarried metamorphic stone. High levels of quartz. This stone is very hard and virtually impossible to split unless along a natural seam. Yosemite is a uniquely colored stone. It is very consistent between pallets. The dark grey and rust colored tones make for a truly unique appearance. Excellent choice for interior and exterior applications. Picture Not Available
Copper Bay A greenish gray to light brown stone with very small white streaks throughout 30-40 14-18 6-18" x 6-18" A quarried schist. This stone is very hard but splits well along natural seams. Copper Bay creates a very rustic appearance. It's grayish green tones are very inviting in any veneer application and its consistency in thickness make it an excellent choice for stack projects. Picture Not Available
Southwest Blend A light gray with brown and rust colored tones on the face and edge 30-40 14-18 4-14" x 6-20" A quarried metamorphic stone. This stone splits easily along natural seams and is easy to shape. Iron content in the stone causes rusting. Southwestern Blend is an excellent choice for any application. Colors do not change drastically between pallets, but do vary. Rusting pieces add to the character of this stone and make for a very exciting color scheme.
Granite Grey A light gray stone with occasional streaks of white 30-40 14-18 6-18" x 6-18" A quarried schist. This stone is very hard but splits well along natural seams. Granite Grey is very popular for all applications. Color is consistent between pallets but will occasionally change. Product for single projects should still be purchased at one time. Picture Not Available

Sample Pictures:
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