Where is Marble Found?

Marble is not just a great material for building and decorating, it is also a symbol of wealth, and power, as seen in many monuments and structures. The metamorphic rock is created with extreme heat and pressure, and most commonly found in mountain ranges throughout Italy, China, India, and Spain. Marble is a valuable resource that stands the test of time, making it highly sought after in art and home design. In fact, The marble market is a $13 billion dollar industry.

With entire mountains made of marble, such as in the Apuan Alps in northern Tuscany, the exposed marble being mined can appear to be snowy mountaintops from a distance. The Carrara marble quarries contain and produce a staggering amount of marble, more than any other place on earth. Generating 4 million tons of marble every year, it is used both locally and shipped all over the world. In fact, some of the most infamous sculptures in the world, such as Michelangelo’s Pieta and David, were created from Carrara marble.

Now carving the marble is a feat in itself. Stonecutting is done with a very thin diamond wire and does not split easily. Often shaped in a linear form, marble is desired in sheets of similar size, and is carved to such. Once a slab is created, it is transported across the globe.

However, you don’t have to pay for transportation and shipping fees from a foreign package weighing hundreds of pounds, because the Cochise Marble Quarry has some of the highest quality marble in the state.

In the southeast Chiricahua Mountains in Cochise County, lays the 110-year-old Cochise Marble Quarry. Cochise Marble Company is the only American-Veteran owned marble quarry in the US. By thoughtful design, our branding and stone names honor the rich history of the country and veterans. Contact us today to get some premium marble of your own, and invest in the popular marble market!