Marble Stones and their Uses

Marble is a type of sedimentary limestone which is composed of calcite, calcium carbonate, dolomite and crystal. Marble stones are divided into different categories, and they are different from onyx stones. As the marble stones are denser, their durability and quality are higher. Marble stones have a lot of streaks on their surface due to the minerals in their structures. Also, they have less porosity and higher strength than travertine stones. Marble stones usually have no porose behind them and they have a smooth surface with streaks, and they are one of the most popular stones among builders and designers. This building stone is found in nature in different colors due to the different minerals in its structure, colors such as: gray, black, white, lemon and red. Marble is one of the most luxurious building stones which is usually used for decoration and design of the buildings.

Applications of marble stones in the buildings

Marble is mostly used for the interior spaces, such as staircases, floors, wall coverings, kitchen counters, bathrooms, and other decorations. Furthermore, marble stones can be coordinated easily with the interior decorations because of their high variety of colors. For example, if the dark colors of marble stones such as pietra grey, black marquina and golden black marble are used for the flooring of the lobbies and hotels, the final result will be stunningly beautiful. Marble can be used for the exteriors if its thickness is 2 to 2.5 cm.

Types of marble

Marble stones have a great diversity and if we want to mention some of them, we can name Khoy marble, Pietra grey marble, Paradise marble, Fossil beige marble, Harsin marble, Black marquina marble, Persian silk marble and etc., that each of these marble stones has a special design and color. If you want to get acquainted with the characteristics of some of the mentioned stones, you can refer to Khoy and Persian silk marble stones. Khoy marble is made of a dense texture which has high resistance to pressure and weather conditions, and also it has a high price. Persian silk marble is one of the most luxurious and popular stones that is usually used as slabs, and it has a special color with a beautiful and unique texture.

Advantages of marble stones

• Marble has less porosity than travertine.
• It has a variety of colors that will not lose its color for a long time.
• Marble stone has a soft texture that can be used for making sculpture and decorative items.
• Due to its calcareous nature, marble has high water absorption.
• Marble stone has a smooth and shiny surface with a high polishing ability.
• Marble stone has a higher weight compared to travertine.
• It is easily installed and it has a high adhesion.