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Laurameroni: „new materials (onyx and alabaster) and decorative solutions even in the world of lighting”
The Italian design company presents three new lamps for interior decoration projects
China’s foreign trade slumped significantly in January-February 2020 compared to the year before
Imports and exports fell on average by (-)11% / With ASEAN countries being the most important trade partners, however, there was a slight increase
Italian ceramic producer FMG launches new collection „Blast” emulating volcanic rock
The tiles are available in 5 colors (Ash, Black, Beige, Brown and Gray) and in 3 finishes (Natural, Polished, Structured)
Computer model: Mars’ core-mantle boundary lies at some 1,800 km beneath the surface (Earth: 2,900 km)
The Red Planet’s innermost part is only about one-sixth of its mass (Earth: one-third) and contains moderate amounts of sulfur, oxygen, and hydrogen
France’s Natural Stone Award „Building with natural stone in the 21st century” again showed numerous innovative ideas
There is no prize money to be won, which probably is why the number of entries is low (but the quality high), this time 22
Why Anorthosite consists of only one mineral and how the white-colored layers in many intrusions worldwide were created
Scientists at Wits University in Johannesburg say it is the decompression that causes plagioclase-saturation of rising magma
Recycling as a sales argument: Sell natural stone for shop fittings with a deposit like for bottles
EuroShop trade fair in Düsseldorf (Germany) inspired an idea
Miscellaneous: Ideas with Natural Stone
The interior decoration of an exclusive show flat in Beijing with natural stone and wood was bestowed one of the Red Dot Awards 2019
The coronavirus will reduce China’s natural stone imports and thus have an impact worldwide
Consequences also for container traffic and trade fair activities / Politician in Massa-Carrara appeals: „We are not intimidated by a virus”
Exhibition at the North Carolina Museum of Art: „Bacchus Conservation Project: The Story of a Sculpture”
The statue is composed of more fragments from ancient quarries than previously thought and now undergoes re-restoration