American Black Granite Quarry

Compressive strength astm c170.
American black granite quarry. The largest open face granite quarry in the world is located in mount airy north carolina also known as the granite city. From valley forge to the nations first capital philadelphia and historic gettysburg you ll find american black granite. Sometimes called french creek or fox hill black it has proven itself to be one of america s most popular domestic monumental granites. One of the most popular granite choices for monuments american black comes from rock of ages quarry in elverson pa.
Cambrian black granite is the only solid black granite quarried in north america. American black granite is tied to the culture of pennsylvania as well as its history in fact it s tied to the history of the united states itself. American stones within 500 miles of washington dc. A journey to the center of a marble mountain in vermont.
We are an association of north american granite quarriers providing 60 colors of building stone to the commercial market. These granite quarries account for approximately 64 percent of the countries production. This coarse grained stone with a natural sparkle comes from one of our company owned and operated quarries in canada. It also called american black granite french creek granite fox hill black granite black pennsylvania granite st.
In 2016 natural stone was being produced at 276 quarries in 34 states. Monuments mosaics walls and floors fountains and historic cemeteries are all made of this versatile and. This black granite with the white variegation veining is quarried in st. I am looking for american black granite r quarry.
Looking for a slab that is 72 lx30 wx6 thick and a matching head stone that is 6 lx24 wx20 h. No artificial or temporary color agents or finishing materials are used to achieve its natural black color. Pennsylvania black granite is a kind of black granite quarried in united states. Need cost and timing for material engraving and shipping to zip code 48127.
American black granite is a deep black color with white veining and accents. Panorama of a very active quarry where virginia mist granite is extracted. This stone is especially good for countertops monuments mosaic exterior interior wall and floor applications fountains pool and wall capping stairs window sills and other design projects.