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Marble stone, the streaks dance scene

STONE KNOWLEDGE
11/15/2023

Features and specifications of marble

Marble stones account for 54% of the country's building stone mines in terms of diversity. Marble is a type of metamorphosed limestone whose main component is calcium carbonate. This building stone has fossil streaks that make it even more beautiful. In terms of transformation, this stone is divided into three categories of Chinese marble, cloudy marble, and crystalline marble. Each marble category has differences in the size of the grains and the presence or absence of texture in their structure. We can mention marble’s high density and absence of porosity in it as its appearance characteristics. In order to strengthen marble stones in factories, they use epoxy resin glue on the back of the stone The higher the density of the marble stone, the higher its quality and the longer it will last.

Since the change in temperature and atmospheric conditions can cause the marble stone to crack and turn pale, it is better not to use it outdoors and on the exterior view. Like many natural stones, marble is vulnerable to acid but resistant to fire. This stone is most used in interior spaces, decorative surfaces and sculptural art. It is used in the interior space as wall view, table top and counter top, stepping stone, and due to its smoothness and good carving flexibility, it is also used for the construction of celebrities’ tombs. The more polished this stone is, the more beautiful it is.

Advantages of marble stone
  • Different and beautiful colors and designs.
  • Its color does not change over time.
  • Very good polish-ability.
  • Smooth (uniform) surface.
  • Easy assembling.
  • Having a dense texture without pore.
  • High hardness and resistance to fire and erosion.
  • Reasonable price due to its mines in the country.
  • Appropriate compressive strength, higher resistance than travertine stone and lower than granite.
  • Having therapeutic properties.
  • Engraving and polishing capability.

Disadvantages of marble
  • The effect of humidity on marble stone and corrosion and erosion of its surface.
  • Keeping its back away from moisture.
  • High weight of marble stone when used as a wall stone. 
  • Color change due to sunlight.
  • The possibility of freezing and breaking stone’s outer wall in its weaker types.
  • Staining with different materials.
  • Lack of resistance to acidic substances, such as rains and acidic detergents.
  • Lack of scratch resistance.

 
 

 

25 provinces of Iran have active and inactive marble mines (Chinese, Crystal, Cloudy) and the provinces of Lorestan, Markazi, Yazd, Kerman, Isfahan and Khorasan have the largest number of marble mines.

Distribution map of marble mines in Iran

Also in Stoneman, both on the scale of the mine and the number of slabs in the showroom, the largest volume of stone belongs to the marble (Chinese, crystal, cloudy). Due to the presence of special and contrasting streaks, marble has become a special material for designing interior spaces. Correct and appropriate use of marble in interior design alone is able to influence the spirit ruling the architectural space. The pictures below have shown the types of marble stones available in Stoneman Showroom in two color spectrums, light and dark.

A variety of marble stones with bright Stoneman theme

A variety of marble stones with dark Stoneman theme

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