Yule Marble Significance

Deformation of yule marble.

Yule marble significance.

The marble block was cut from the mountain weighing 124 tons and cut down to 56 tons the largest piece of marble ever quarried in the united states at that time. National register of historic places collection. The yule marble quarry was opened in 1886 by geologist sylvester richardson. In late january 1931 the 56 ton middle block was lifted out of the quarry.

The white marble called colorado yule marble has been extracted from the quarry which covers and area of approximately 2 8 miles from north to south ever. Yule marble is found only in the yule creek valley in the west elk mountains of colorado. The yule marble quarry was opened in 1886 by geologist sylvester richardson. Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material.

The cap was quarried on the first attempt but the base required three tries. The large middle block also required three tries. Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals most commonly calcite or dolomite marble is typically not foliated although there are exceptions in geology the term marble refers to metamorphosed limestone but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone. Part vi identity and significance of deformation lamellae and partings in calcite grains borg iris.

The quarry is located in the crystal river valley in a town appropriately named marble colorado usa. Geological society of america bulletin. The white marble called colorado yule marble has been extracted from the quarry which covers and area of approximately 2 8 miles from north to south ever. Official state symbols emblems and icons of colorado places to see in colorado landmarks parks historic markers cities and towns learn the culture and history of colorado.

Bacon henry colorado yule marble co. Quarrying the yule marble 3 9 miles south of marble colorado by the vermont marble company was a one year process beginning in 1930. The quarry is located in the crystal river valley in a town appropriately named marble colorado usa.