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2024 June

In this issue of Stone World read our cover story on the legacy of Alabama white marble, a feature story on the current State of the Stone Industry, technology update, and much more!

Features

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Alabama White Marble Co. facility

The Legacy of Alabama White Marble Holds Strong

With the demand for Alabama white marble continuing to rise, AM3 works hard to quarry the material from a longstanding deposit in the Appalachian Mountains
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 3, 2024

Alabama Marble Mineral & Mining Co. "AM3" operates a 50-acre quarry on the white marble belt in Sylacauga, AL. The marble is known for its strength and varying color, and has been used in construction, sculpture, and architecture for over a century.


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Silicosis stone

Quartz’s Brilliant Radiance Has Its Shadows

April 30, 2024

As  the title of this article suggests, quartz, in as abundant, useful, spiritual, glittering and stunningly beautiful as it is, happens to also have a very dark or “shadow” side which must be understood and diligently respected. If not, the consequences could lead to an array of health issues ranging from compromised breathing to death.


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State of the Stone Industry Panelists at Coverings 2024

What is the Current State of the Stone Industry?

The Natural Stone Institute executive board officers led an open discussion with fabricators from across North America about pertinent issues affecting them today
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
April 30, 2024

Members of the stone industry from across North America gathered during Coverings 2024 in Atlanta, GA, for the State of the Stone Industry discussion presented by the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) to talk about pressing issues affecting fabricators.  


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Columns

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Jennifer Richinelli, group editorial director, at a stone quarry.
Column | Jennifer Richinelli

Recapping the Start of 2024

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 19, 2024

As we enter the month of June, I reflect on the first half of the year, which has been quite busy! We started off with The International Surface Event (TISE), and since then, it has been a bit of a whirlwind for me.


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Product of the Month

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