Is Cornish Stone the same as Cornwall stone?
Is Cornish Stone the same as Cornwall stone? A material commonly used by potters, Cornwall Stone was first commercially produced for the pottery industry in 1807 in the region of St. Stephen, St. Austell, Cornwall, England. It has many names: English Stone, English Cornwall Stone, Cornish Stone, D.F. Stone, China Stone, and Carolina Stone.
What Colour is Cornish stone?
The raw colour can be white, purple, or green; however, Cornwall Stone melts to a white opaque glass between 2102ºF and 2372ºF. 7 Because Cornwall Stone is imported from England, it can cost more than domestically (US) available feldspars.