Curling stones are made from three types of quartz-free granite: Blue Hone, Ailsa Craig Common Green (both found on Ailsa Craig island), and Trefor, which can be found in the Trefor quarry of Wales.
Apr 24, 2024
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Dec 10, 2021 · The Ailsa Craig granite is some of the hardest and purest found in the world and maintains its shape despite the moist, wet conditions of the ...
Feb 18, 2022 · Curling stones are solid pieces of granite that have been shaped and smoothed into a round shape with a concave top and bottom. Per the World ...
The body of a curling stone is best made from an extremely tough granite that is able to absorb impacts with minimal damage to its mineral grains. Damaged ...