From there the quarry twists and turns 1 mile deep where danby marble is quarried.
Vermont danby granite.
The quarry is entered through the same opening that has been in use for over 100 years.
The vermont danby quarry is the largest underground marble quarry in the world.
From the outside of dorset mountain the quarry looks the same as it did a century ago.
Imperial danby has subtle soft gold veins that run throughout the slabs.
During the height of production the quarries employed more than 4 000 men.
The quarry is entered through the same opening that has been in use for over 100 years.
The vermont danby quarry is the largest underground marble quarry in the world and still uses the entrance first opened in 1903.
There are 9 different types of danby marble each varying in veining color and uniformity.
Large crystals can appear.
Gray green with a touch of peach crystalline veins.
From there the quarry twists and turns 1 miles deep where danby marble is quarried.
Vt danby gray marble slabs marble from danby vermont is well known for it s clean white overall coloration with light veining.
Vermont danby marble is a superior material for kitchens due to its low absorption rate.
Imperial danby is the most popular variety of marble from the vermont danby quarry.
The wildest of all danby grades with lots of movement throughout.
The vermont danby quarry is the largest underground marble quarry in the world.
Not only a marble quarry.
Since every block and slab is unique the slabs can change significantly from piece to piece.
From here it twists a mile and a half deep into dorset mountain.