1/4" solid solid stone used to be fragile, not anymore.
There is a new product called ThinSlabz

http://www.surfacingproducts.com/slabz.php

the stone is covered on one side with a thin coat of epoxy. giving it great
strength.
You can get this material in several different stones,
do line search for local supplier.

Ken







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Hi all.

I am planning a sideboard piece with a carcass structure using frame
and panel design. I want the panels to be made from a translucent
white(ish) material with the look of a smooth natural stone -- think
alabaster. However, I understand that true stone such as marble would
be much too fragile in the thickness range (1/4 - 3/8") that I would
need for floating panels.

Does anyone have any other suggestions? Is 1/4" Corian translucent
enough that it lets light shine through? I have also considered frosted
glass but think it might allow too much light and have that green look.
Any other suggestions (and sources for materials) are much appreciated.
I am open to both natural and engineered products.

Best regards,

/afb