Green - Marble
Quarry Location: Derryclare, Lissoughter, Recess, Co. Galway, Connemara, west coast of Ireland
Water Absorption: 0.62 By weight %
Density: 2950 kg/m3
Flexural Strength: 8.1 MPa
Compressive Strength: 99.28 - 100.1 MPa
Recommended Usage: Ornamental stone, monuments, ecclesiastical items and crafts
Additional Names: Connemara Hell,Connemarble Light,Irish Green,Irish Green Wild,Connamara,Connamarble,Connemarble Green Marble ,Connemara Marble,Green Connemarble,Irish Connemarble,Irish Connemarble Green,Irisch Gruen,Irish Green,Irland Gruen,Vert d'Irlande,Vert Irlandais,Verde Eire,Irish Green Extra,Connemara Derryclare,Connemara Dark Green,Connemara Barnanoraun,Connemara Lissoughter,Connemara Recess,Connemarble Light Green
Connemarble is a type of marble found in the Connemara region of Ireland. It is known for its unique green color, which is due to the presence of serpentine minerals. Marble, in general, is a metamorphic rock formed from the recrystallization of limestone under high pressure and temperature conditions. In terms of hardness, marble is typically classified as a relatively soft stone on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, which ranges from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest). Marble usually falls somewhere between 3 and 5 on this scale, which means it can be easily scratched and is relatively less hard compared to many other minerals and rocks. However, its worth noting that the specific hardness of Connemarble Light Green may vary depending on factors such as the composition, density, and degree of metamorphism it has undergone. If you need more precise information about a specific specimen or application, it might be helpful to consult a geologist or a relevant expert in stone materials.