Texas Pink Granite Quarry

Since the first loaves were chipped off granite mountain two miles west of here the stone has been a prized.

Texas pink granite quarry.

The mountain no longer looks like a geographic feature because of the heavy mining which has fully covered its surface. Texastone quarries family owned and operated is located at the crossroads of west texas approximately 300 miles between dallas el paso amarillo and san antonio. 69 pink granite quarries from 16 countries. Since quarry operations began in the late 19th century the distinctive pink red colored rock has been used in the construction of the texas state capitol in austin texas and also for the construction of the galveston seawall.

Request a sample coldspring natural stone samples are available upon request. Interior and exterior applications with a variety of finishes in 6 distinct different colors of limestone aids the architect and designer in their selections of materials for. The pink or red color comes from large amounts of the mineral orthoclase feldspar in the granite. Sign up to our newsletter for updates news and events.

Compressive strength astm c170. All details regarding their locations images stock and block prices from their quarry owner. Pink granite and the capitol. As each stone is unique size will vary upon availability average slab size is 25 25 40 90 tiles or special sizes may be available upon request.

As the amount of orthoclase feldspar increases in the granite the color becomes pinker. Standard stock thickness is 2cm 3 4 and 3cm 5 4 for most materials. Interior exterior countertop dimension. Quarry granite shoals texas available in all finishes back to colors finishes.

Please submit this form or contact your regional sales manager to request samples for your project. Granite mountain and enchanted rock both formed this way and both are composed of texas pink granite.