Marble
/’mär-bәl/
Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is subjected to the heat and pressure of metamorphism. It is composed primarily of the mineral calcite, and contains other minerals such as clay, mica, quartz, pyrite, iron oxites and graphite.
Under metamorphism, the calcite in the limestone recrystallizes to form a rock that is a mass of interlocking calcite crystals.
- Mohs hardness scale: 3
- Examples of calcitic marbles are Carrara marble and Calacatta marble
- Requires sealing and routine maintenance
- Available in polished, honed and some leathered finishes
A related rock, dolomitic marble is produced when dolostone (a sedimentary rock comprised of mostly dolomite) is subjected to heat and pressure.
- Mohs hardness scale: 3.5 – 4
- Examples of dolomitic marble are Super White, Fantasy Brown, and Glacier White
- Requires sealing and routine maintenance
- Available in polished, honed (matte) and some leathered finishes
Bring your inspiration photos, drawings and designs, cabinet samples and layout, paint colors to your initial appointment with one of our nine design professionals who personally guide you through your selection process. During your selection appointment, you will tour the stone and tile showroom and slab warehouse to find the perfect material for your project.
