What is Marble?
Marble is a metamorphic stone, originating from sedimentary rocks exposed, over time, to heat and pressure causing variable recrystallisation of the original stone’s crystal structure. Limestone is usually the base stone that is transformed into marble, with the calcite present in its structure recrystallising to provide that signature sugary appearance to the final stone.
Magnesium, silica but also clay and iron oxides can be present through the texture of marble creating veins and patterns through its usually light colour. White marble is quite common and sought after but marble can be found in a variety of colour, from bluish, grey, pink, to yellow, brown and black.
Where does marble originate from?
In nature, marble tends to occur in large deposits and it can be found throughout the world making it and easy stone to be quarried on a large scale. Mines can be found around the US, Europe and India producing various quality grades of marble, mostly then turned into crushed stone or dimension stone.
Crushed marble is commonly used as an aggregate in railroads and highways constructions while dimension stone is produced when higher quality marble is sawed into specific sizes and shapes to accommodate the construction of buildings, sculptures or floorings.
Why not look at our marble pavers range and let your imagination ponder with the possibilities for creating a wonderfully elegant poolside, entryway or patio. From the moment you install it, you’ll be glad you did.
Would like to hear more? Speak with us at Artisan Exterior to see how marble can be featured on your next project. You can also come visit us in one of our showrooms, located in Artarmon, Narellan and Fyshwick.