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Fundraising campaign „In the Name of Michelangelo“ by Opera di Santa Croce in Florence
The artist’s tomb and the Buonarroti Family’s altarpiece need urgent restoration
Natural Stone Design from Valencia: Macael Marble „XS“ as opposed to „XL“
CEU Cardenal Herrera University students develop ideas in white Macael Marble for household use or for restaurants
Old Faithful in the Yellowstone Park: where its reservoir is located and new understandings of the shockwaves at its eruptions
Scientists from the University of Utah searched the geological structures in low depth underneath the landmark
Abirochas „Informe“: subtle indications of recovery for Brazil’s stone branch
The first half of 2017 saw an increase in imports of natural stone and engineered stone / exports showed significant increase
How the properties of soapstone have been valued since prehistoric times
Scientists from Norway have published a book about this soft and workable but also durable material with a high heat-storage capacity
Briefly noted
Piódão is the name of a Portuguese village, famous for its slate houses. Some 70 citizens care for the architecture
Leading stone companies from Spain and Greece use Head Mounted Displays to bring the quarry to the customer, instead of vice versa
Presentation for the first time at Marmomac
Chelsea Flower Show: multiple award-winning M&G Garden emulates an abandoned Maltese quarry
With the aid of indigenous Maltese limestone and plants, landscape artists show how nature is reclaiming a habitat
Trade analysis „Stone Sector 2017“ by IMM Carrara: no more available for free, but with a new valuable section about high-growth markets
The report is developing a new profile also promoting technical innovation from companies
Salvatori and Michael Anastassiades: volcanos in Basaltina stone
Italian company known for its unusual ideas has brought new product design and furniture objects to the market