Types of Rocks at
Emerald Schist
This is the famous Emerald Schist (Quarried in Waitsfield VT). As it turns out... Emerald schist is a metamorphic rock that has fused with a chloride to give it its green color. Metamorphic refers to a rock mass that was altered over time in composition, texture or structure as a result of great heat or pressure. But the cool thing is that these rocks may have morphed from what was once volcanic lava.That's right. Ancient Vermont lava. By the way... The island of Montreal is actually an extinct volcano, and it's only about two hours drive from Burlington... Not so hard to believe the lava story now eh?
Red Slate
Red slate is quarried in West Pawlet, Vermont near the town of Granville, NY, in a region known as the "Slate Valley". The Slate Valley is the name affectionately given to the vein of slate that straddles the Vermont and New York state border. The "Slate Valley" runs approximately 24 miles north to south and 6 miles east to west, encompassing parts of Rutland County, Vermont and Washington County, New York. The Slate Valley separates the Tacomic Mountains from the Green Mountains to the east. Our Red slate is a simple colored slate, but makes for a gorgeous candle. See the shadow created by the ridge line? As the flame dances, the shadow dances too. Deeper the ridge, the more the effect. Just a little bit of drama added to your stone!
Mottle Slate
This is the cousin to the Red Slate... It's called Mottle slate (Also quarried on the Vermont side of the "Slate Valley" near Poultney, VT). During the formation of the Tacomic Mountains, 500 million years ago, heat and pressure made the rich slate and marble deposits found in the "Slate Valley" today. This is a Purple Slate that has swatches of green color all over. I just love this stone. The colors of this stone go with any decor... formal, contemporary or organic. On top of the colors of this beautiful Vermont treasure, the slates, when shaped, tend to reveal random ridge patterns on the face. As the flame burns and flickers, the shadows move accordingly. It truly does create a relaxing environment. Pretty, pretty, pretty!