Helpful Sites Granite Counters Granite Gallery Home Upgrades Flooring Info Page Polished Conrete   Devonian Blue Sandstone Countertops Devonian Blue Sandstone Information Looking for a countertop material that is unique?  Look at Devonian Blue Sandstone Countertops. Glacier Blue ™ Devonian Sandstone is a sedimentary rock formed during the Devonian Period.  This striking and workable building stone evolved during 410 million years of glacial pressures and natural mountain-forming events. It's largely made up of silica with a quartzite cement, which give the material incredible strength. This material comes from New York and Pennsylvania and most often used in pavers and sidewalk stones, but Robert Bellospirito now provides this beautiful stone for countertops. Read more about his products and company below. Devonian Stone of New York, Inc. is a full-service stone mining and fabrication company with over 25 years of experience in the stone business. They specialize in "high-end" cut -to-size Devonian Sandstone products such as pavers, countertops, slabs and tile. This bluestone material is perfect for walkways, steps, patios, pools, kitchens, fireplaces, walls and architectural applications. Their quarry is nestled in the hills of the southern tier of New York State near the northeast Pennsylvania border. This area is noted for its richness in quality Devonian Sandstone. The quarries contain the finest quality blue Devonian Sandstone, which is cut and shaped in various sizes and thicknesses in their 13,000 sq. ft. fabrication facility. Robert Bellospirito , President and Owner of Devonian Stone of New York, Inc. has developed innovative, proprietary machinery and techniques that have revolutionized the exploration , mining and fabrication of Devonian Sandstone. Glacier Blue™ Devonian Sandstone is the only stone currently produced using this technology which allows them to produce a bluestone product of unsurpassed quality. Devonian Stone of New York, Inc. is the pioneer of modern scientific mineral exploration for Devonian Sandstone, making us them one of the most environmentally friendly mining companies in the industry. Devonian Bluestone Countertops Devonian Bluestone Countertops are custom cut for every project per your specifications. Almost any size and configurations are possible. The following thickness' are guidelines for common applications. (please refer to your architect or contractor for what is best for you) Vanities and countertops we prefer to use 1" – 2". Backsplashes 3/4" is recommended. Each piece of Glacier Blue™ Devonian Sandstone is cut from solid blue rock (Devonian Sandstone). Since it is not a natural cleft stone, it is possible to control the size, tolerance and quality of Glacier Blue™ Devonian Sandstone. With the strictest quality control in the industry and cut tolerances of ± 1/8" we are sure we can provide the quality and service that you, our customer, demand. Finishes include but are not limited to: sawn, flamed, honed, high honed, polished, bush hammered, sandblasted and river washed.