MG Stone LLC

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The Galleries of Stone Marble Granite Counterop & Cabinets - MG Stone LLC, Albuqueqrue NM Check out our Galleries of kitchen, bath, & outdoor stone projects. from MG Stone & Cabinets - Albuquerque

Although granite is a wonderfully durable and beautiful option for counter-tops, in certain situations it can still stain. Please enjoy this video from MonkeySee.com and Merry Maids explaining how to remove granite stains.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPPFe8902Zg

Removing Stains from Granite Countertops To view the first video in this series, please click here: http://www.monkeysee.com/play/17893-removing-stains-from-granite-countertops

Fun Granite Fact: The first commercial Railway in the US was called the "Granite Railway" because it was built to haul granite.

We are a locally owned granite and cabinet store, and are looking to add an additional part-time employee! This is a part time position, and we are willing to train you! This is ideal for both students and non-students.

Job Requirements:
You must be willing and able to lift 50-75lbs.
You must be willing and able to work 9am-5pm 3 or 4 days a week. The specific days will depend on your availability.
You must be willing and able to perform basic office duties (such as updating sales records, answering phones, ect.) or be willing to learn.
You will be interacting directly with customers, so a friendly attitude is a must!

Must be willing to comply with all safety procedures and precautions.
Pay is $12-$17/hr

Please send us a copy of your resume and contact information via indeed ONLY. Please do not come into the store or call, we are short-staffed right now!

We look forward to working with you!

One of the most common questions we get about granite is how it is mined. This video from the show "How It's Made" will show you the process!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2SKWFc1lWU

How Its Made Granite from "How It's Made" TV show. Nice piece on how Granite is quarried and fabricated into the slabs used for Kitchen and Bathroom Countertops and more.

Fun Granite Fact: Due to it's inherent density and low porosity, Granite is considered a hypoallergenic building material!

Fun Marble Fact: Today people know it as marble but back in the days the Greeks have called it “Marmaros” which basically means something very shining and beautiful. When it is well polished and clean, marble has excellent reflective properties and that is why people love it so much.

New Mexico is a very geologically rich state! From the Carlsbad Caverns, to the beautiful Sandia Mountains, New Mexico has much to offer for those interested in geology! Please enjoy this article from Geological Joy New Mexico about some of the fascinating volcanic features found in our beautiful state!
http://www.geologicaljoynewmexico.com/born-of-fire/

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Fun Granite Facts: Blue Hone granite, taken from the island of Ailsa Craig, near Scotland, is used in the manufacture of curling stones—those odd stone discs with handles used in the sport of curling.

Fun Granite Fact: Granite has a density of around 162 pounds per cubic foot. That’s more than two times heavier than the same volume of water!

Fun Granite Fact: The word “granite” comes from the Latin word “granum,” which means “a coarse grain.” Granite got its name because of the grain-like patterns formed by its densely packed crystals!

Fun Granite Fact: Granite is what is known as an "igneous plutonic rock", which means that it is formed by magma cooling slowly underground. The term "Plutonic" refers to the ancient mythological god "Pluto" (also known as Hades), who ruled over the Underworld.
The dwarf planet Pluto is named after the same mythological figure!

Fun Granite Fact: The highest granite mountain in the world is Kangchenjunga in the Himalayas. At 8,586 meters, Kangchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world, behind Everest (which is limestone) and K2 (which is gneiss). Mount Rushmore is also sculpted out of granite.

Have you ever wondered what granite is, and how it's formed? Check out this great article from geology.com to find out!
http://geology.com/rocks/granite.shtml

Granite: Igneous Rock - Pictures, Definition & More

Fun Marble Fact: Acid Reaction: Because it is composed of calcium carbonate, marble will react in contact with many acids, neutralizing the acid. Marble is often crushed and used for acid neutralization in streams, lakes, and soils.
Additionally, marble is used for acid neutralization in the chemical industry as well! Pharmaceutical antacid medicines such as "Tums" contain calcium carbonate, which is sometimes made from powdered marble. These medicines are helpful to people who suffer from acid reflux or acid indigestion. Powdered marble is used as an inert filler in other pills.

Fun Marble Fact: Marble has a wide variety of uses! Not only is marble an excellent and beautiful construction material, a fine powder of marble can be used in various glues, plastics and even in toothpastes!