thoughts on forest green

[n_tran]

Hi everyone,
I j/ want to introduce myself. I'm Nam and I had a question for everyone. I have a seam to polish coming up with a type of stone that is new to me. It's forest green. I was wondering what everyone's take on it was. is it a stubborn stone or is it pretty easy going? j/ hoping to get some feedback and your thoughts. thanks in advance.

[StoneBuddy]

Nam, are you Hieu's son?

[n_tran]

hahahahhaha!!!!!!! the answer is yes. it's funny me and him were talking about this and knew that would be one of the first questions to come up haha! but yes I am his son

[Jeff Leun]

its not too bad, watch the veins, theyll dig easily

[Huligar]

n_tran take you pops tool and go out back and practice. everything is difficult unless you practice.

[htran]

n_tran should post this in the stone talk. Oh well, he is new.
I have tried this stone. It is MARBLE not granite as it is avertised. The stone is not as shine from the factory. I stopped at 800; hit it with 5X and done. I told him that but he wanted to go for the NSRA pros opinions.

	Marble MARBLE: CHARACTERISTICS This standard includes general information on the characteristics and common uses of marble and identifies typical problems associated with the material. INTRODUCTION Marble is an extremely hard, metamorphic stone composed of calcite (CaCO3). It is formed as a result of the recrystallization of limestone under the intense pressure and heat of geologic processes. The effect of this process is the creation of a stone with a very tight crystalline structure and small but definite porosity. Because of its structure, marble can take a very high polish and is a very popular decorative stone for architectural and sculptural uses. The limited porosity of marble, especially polished marble, makes it less vulnerable to the leaching effects of water. Calcium carbonate, however, of which marble is composed, is highly susceptible to attack by acidic agents. Marble is readily dissolved by acids, even very dilute acids, however the actual results of acidic exposure will vary with the nature of the acid. Chlorides, nitrates, sulfates and other chemical compounds react differently with marble and produce various by-products, which have a wide range of solubility and impact on the durability of marble. For this reason, it is always important to determine the exact type of pollutants causing marble deterioration. Marble itself can be of two types, one composed of calcite and the other of dolomite. Dolomitic marble is much more resistant to acid attack than calcite marble. The color of marble ranges from the brilliant white of calcite to black, including blue-gray, red, yellow and green, depending upon the mineral composition. TYPICAL USES Marble has many decorative and structural uses. It is used for outdoor sculpture as well as for sculpture bases; in architecture it is used in exterior walls and veneers, flooring, decorative features, stairways and walkways. The way in which the stone is used may be a factor in limiting or controlling the severity of exposure. The use or function of the marble may also affect the feasibility of applying certain treatments, but type of use is not the primary factor in the major types of deterioration and damage to which marble is susceptible.

[Huligar]

n_tran, Htran is correct, but you still need to practice in order to leave the surface with out waves.

[n_tran]

will do and thanks everyone for the advise

[Topshop]

Nam, Welcome and thanks for being active on the site. I look foreward to seeing many more questions from you. It never hurts to get others opinions. I think I can speak for us all when I say your dad has impressed us all with his love of stone and his "go for it" attitude when coming across something new to him.

[n_tran]

yeah he definitley loves his stones....I will make sure to follow up on this job and tell you all about how it went. except I'll post it on a new thread in the stone talk forum instead where it's supposed to be