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2 About Alliance Minerals History Industrial minerals, exported globally have been, for more than 35 years, the focus of the parent company of Alliance Minerals North America LLC. In 2003, two granite processing plants each with a history of more than 20 years in the dimensional stone business, were acquired and marketing in North America began immediately. The present company, styled as Alliance Minerals North America LLC, was formed in 2007 to focus marketing and sales resources and establish warehouses within the continental US. Our sales team consists of persons with 15 or more years experience in the dimensional stone business. Focus Vertically integrated, Alliance Minerals is a quarry owner, exporter, importer, processor and cut to size fabricator of natural stone products. With full operations in India and Vietnam, exporting throughout the world is practical. Our team consists of professional geologists and quarry masters, experienced processing plant managers and logistics persons, that ensure timely export of finished products. Alliance Minerals combines a unique array of skills and talents to assure our customers of quality and timeliness, and through leading edge global digital/electronic technology, transparency in all transactions. WE ARE YOUR SOURCE We offer a vast array of stone sizes from block to tile format. Please see the product offering section by each stone color for size availability. Stone may also be special ordered in sizes not part of our normal offering. Our warehouse for just in time local inventory distribution is located in Iowa, on the crossroads of I-35 and I-80. This enables Alliance Minerals to deliver in a cost-effective, timely manner. WE OFFER thickness also available project application including wall facing and flooring for exteriors, interiors and landscape chain for timely access leverage the newest technologies to provide high quality levels of customer service Marble The Polar Collection Our quarries in Vietnam have favorable deposits of excellent clean pure white marble, plus beautiful veined and patterned marbles with white backgrounds. Our fac- equipped with an Italian made marble slab cutting and polishing line and an Italian marble tiling line.

3 Stone Descriptions GRANITE: An igneous stone formed from the cooling and crystallization of molten magma far below the earth s silicate mineral crystals which form over thousands the dimensional stones and exhibits an extremely high polish for a very long time and resists a wide range of chemicals. It is ideal for use in commercial and residential applications as well as interior or exterior work. Granite Uses: Flooring, Countertops, Entries, Granite Project Uses: Monuments, Exterior/Interior Cladding (wall facing), Landscaping, MARBLE: A metamorphic stone derived from limestone or dolostone (high in magnesium). Marble is composed primarily of calcium carbonate/calcite minerals. They can range from very fine grained to coarsely granular and can be found in every color imaginable. Marbles are relatively softer than granites and may exhibit sensitivity to acidic liquids and some household cleaners. Marble Uses: Interior Entries, Interior Walls, Tops. Marble Project Uses: Monuments (see climate restrictions)** Exterior/Interior Cladding (depending QUARTZITE: A metamorphic stone derived from silica sand and is the most chemically stable of all the dimensional stones. They are extremely resistant to chemical weathering and are ideally suited for exterior or interior applications. Quartzite is a very dense, hard, non-permeable stone and will generally have a very consistent coloration with a glassy appearance. Quartzite Uses: Countertops, Entries, Fireplace Quartzite Project Uses: Monuments, Exterior/Interior Cladding (wall Flooring.

4 Stone Descriptions LIMESTONE: A sedimentary stone made up of calcium carbonate/calcite minerals. It is formed on the ocean floor when marine organisms extract calcium carbonate from sea water and from corals, shells and skeletons. As these structures accumulate on the ocean floor they become consolidated to form limestone. This is why we often find evidence of shells and fossils in limestone. Limestone is widely used in commercial and residential applications. Limestone Uses: Interior Walls, Flooring, Countertops, Exterior applications (see climate restrictions)** SLATE: A metamorphic stone formed from the consolidation of very small particles of weathered or eroded granite deposited in layers on ancient lake bottoms. It is therefore, made up of silicate minerals and is resistant to a wide range of chemicals. It exhibits a very wide range of colors and lends a rustic or contemporary design depending on the application. Slate Uses: Interior Walls, Flooring, Countertops, Exterior Applications (see climate restrictions)** ONYX: A dense crystalline form of lime carbonate usually deposited from cold water solutions, such as in caves deep in the earth s crust. As these solutions drop from the cave roof they form structures, such as stalactites and stalagmites, which exhibit growth rings seen in the translucent onyx. Onyx has an elegant look and can be found in a spectacular array of colors. Onyx can be back lit in windows, vanity tops and cabinet fronts for a dramatic look. Onyx Uses: Alternative to glass used Finishes and Table Tops. (see climate restrictions)** **CLIMATE RESTRICTIONS: Natural Stone can be used in exterior projects, and in a variety climates which have very high humidity and freeze/ thaw conditions. In cold climates where moistures can penetrate stone and freeze, it will then expand and slowly erode or crack the stone. More permeable stone should be carefully sealed and moisture prevented from penetrating the stone. It is always best to use a stone that has very low permeability in these environments. Look and Feel of Finishes POLISHED: A smooth high-gloss finish, attained by machinery processing the stone surface through a series of buffing techniques. HONED: A finish with a look of satin, attained by machinery processing the stone surface through a series of buffing techniques. A honed surface provides a flat, matte or satin finish creating a more informal and softer look. This finish is created by stopping short of the last stage of polishing. A honed finish shows fewer scratches, and requires very little maintenance. LEATHER: Leather finish begins with a honed surface worked with diamond brushes; the process brings back the color and closes pores, making the stone denser. Leathering has a nice sheen and is less porous than a honed finish. BRUSHED/ANTIQUED: A finish with the look of satin, and a feel of undulation to the touch. A brushed finish features a worn-down look achieved by machinery brushing the surface of the stone, simulating natural wear over time.

5 Stone Descriptions SANDBLAST: Sandblasting is a finish created by very high pressure air and sand, directed at the face of the stone to create a textured surface. Sandblasting lightens the color of the stone significantly to provide contrast against a polished finish, providing excellent slip resistance. The mixture of polished and sandblasting gives any project a contrasting look, without changing stone colors. FLAMED: A finish that is rougher to the touch with a feel of granularity. A flamed finish is achieved by heating the surface of the stone to extreme temperatures, followed by rapid cooling. The stones surface will pop and chip leaving a rough, unrefined texture. This process is usually done with granite material. Flamed granite has a highly textured surface, making it ideal for areas where slip resistance might be a concern, like shower areas, exterior/interior walkways, and stairs. Enclave Interiors Project - Texas NATURAL CLEFT: Slate is created as layer upon layer of silt particles are deposited on a lake bottom, creating a layered structure referred to as clefted. This clefting gives a three dimensional texture to the slate and its durability depends on the degree of metamorphosis (heat and pressure) it is exposed to. The denser and harder the slate, the less prone it is to spalling or flaking of the surface material. NATURAL STONE EXTRACTION: If a natural look is needed in block format, Alliance Minerals can maintain the natural look of the extracted block without finishing any of the stone. For example a stone bathtub may need polishing for the bathing area, but the exterior portion of the vessel can maintain its natural look. Custom finishes are available. ALLIANCE MINERALS NATURAL STONE DISCLAIMER Each piece of quarried stone is a one of a kind unique creation of nature and is naturally characterized by an infinite variety of color, crystal structure, fissures and pits. Alliance Minerals attempts to maximize the beauty, consistency and life of a stone some fissures may develop into cracks, regardless of daily uses and care and due to factors we cannot control.

6 slab - granite Absolute Black AKA: Premium Black, Jet Black, Black Absolute, Indian Premium Black, Nero Assoluto, Luna Nero Alliance Brown Amber Fantasy AKA: Bloody Mary, Lady's Dream Bismark Brown Black Galaxy AKA: Star Galaxy, Gold Star, Midnight Magic Black Pearl AKA: Thunder Gray Cabernet Sands AKA: Cabernet, Cabernet Bordeaux Coffee Pearl Colonial Gold AKA: Tidel Gold, River Valley Gold, Millenium Gold Columbo Juparana AKA: Aztec Wave, Juparana Columbo Emerald Pearl Giblee Gold Golden Bordeaux AKA: Golden Lava, Lava Gold, Golden Beach Golden Fantasy AKA: Amadeaus Himalayan Blue Imperial Gold Ivory Brown AKA: Siva Gold, Sivakasi Yellow Ivory Fantasy AKA: Ivory Chiffon, Millenium Cream Ivory Gold

7 Juperana Gold AKA: Columbo Gold Kashmir Gold Kashmir White AKA: Champagne Mist Kuppam Green AKA: Verde Marina Lady's Dream AKA: Amber Fantasy Lavendar Blue Madura Gold AKA: Soleil Merry Gold AKA: Autumn Harmony, Copper Silk, Desert Brown Monte Carlo Gold AKA: Lemon Yellow Paradiso Classico AKA: Paradiso Red Multicolor AKA: Rosso Multicolour Rosewood AKA: Solaris Sapphire Blue AKA: Sapphire Brown, English Teak, Sapphire Jolie Seaweed Green AKA: Pine Green, Olive Green, Ocean Etoli Shiva Gold AKA: Ivory Brown, Sivakasi Yellow, Majestic Gold Sand Shiva Pink AKA: Siva Pink, Majestic Sand Silver Pearl AKA: Steel Grey, Steel Gris Silk, Silver Pearl Silk Surf Green Tan Brown AKA: Chestnut Brown, Copper Antique, Chestnut Brown Tan Tidel White AKA: River White, Valley White Visag Blue Vyara Gold AKA: Vyara Exotica, Golden Jaipur Vyara Juparana AKA: Indian Parana

8 slab - marble Glacier Ice Glacier Ice Grey Fawn Himalayan Mist (boutique) Polar White Extra Polar White (prime) Rain Forest Brown AKA: Forest Brown, Bidasar Brown, Café Brown Rain Forest Green AKA: Forest Green, Bidasar Green, Café Green Snowy Fiords (boutique) Four Slabs Book Matched Swiss Prime (boutique) Four Slabs Book Matched slab - quartzite Kalahari Dunes AKA: Desert Brown

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10 tile - granite Absolute Black AKA: Premium Black, Jet Black Black Absolute, Indian Premium Black Nero Assoluto, Luna Nero Alliance Brown Amber Fantasy AKA: Bloody Mary Bismark Brown Black Galaxy AKA: Star Galaxy, Gold Star Midnight Magic Black Pearl AKA: Thunder Gray Cabernet Sands AKA: Cabernet, Cabernet Bordeaux Colonial Gold AKA: Tidel Gold, River Valley Gold Millenium Gold Columbo Juparana AKA: Aztec Wave, Juparana Columbo Giblee Gold Golden Bordeaux AKA: Golden Lava, Lava Gold, Golden Beach Golden Fantasy AKA: Amadeus Imperial Gold Ivory Brown AKA: Siva Gold, Sivakasi Yellow Ivory Fantasy AKA: Ivory Chiffon, Millenium Cream Kashmir Gold Kashmir White AKA: Champagne Mist Kuppam Green AKA: Verde Marina Lady's Dream AKA: Amber Fantasy

11 Paradiso Classico AKA: Paradiso Red Multicolor AKA: Rosso Multicolour Rosewood AKA: Solaris Sapphire Blue AKA: Sapphire Brown, English Teak, Sapphire Jolie Seaweed Green AKA: Pine Green, Olive Green, Ocean Etoli Shiva Gold AKA: Ivory Brown, Sivakasi Yellow, Majestic Gold Sand Shiva Pink AKA: Siva Pink, Majesti Sand Silver Pearl AKA: Steel Gray, Steel Gris Silk, Silver Perl Silk Surf Green Tan Brown AKA: Chestnut Brown, Copper Antique, Chestnut Brown Tan Tidel White AKA: River White, Valley White Vyara Gold AKA: Vyara Exotica, Gold Jaipur Vyara Juparana AKA: Indian Parana tile - marble Artic White (very limited) Glacier Ice Glacier Ice Grey Fawn Himalayan Mist Ice Storm Polar White Extra Polar White (prime)

12 tile - limestone Coral Pink Cuddapaha Black Reef Green Topaz Yellow tile - quartzite Copper Noir Chameleon Kalahari Dunes AKA: Desert Brown Niche Grey Pearl Green Pearl White Silver Win

13 tile - slate Aqua Green Aqua Rustic Autumn Ivory Black Rustic Chocolate Copper Noir Cosmic Pink Indian Autumn Ivy Green Lilac Kashmir Lotus Pink AKA: Pure Pink Midas Gold AKA: Vinikonda Gold Pink Fantasy Romantica Rustic Autumn AKA: Autumn Blend Rustic Gold

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