These plates are lighter in weight than I was expecting with stoneware (a good thing). They DO get hot in a microwave. I've even had more than once a burning hot bowl but the food was still lukewarm. The bowls suck all the heat in. They all chip easily.
The green is a pretty color but depends on the light. Sometimes it is a deep green, so sometimes it has a blue tint to it. Will be replacing these.