What are the differences between marble and marble? In order to understand the differences between these two and the reason for their distinction from one another, we must be aware of what kind of stone each one is and what characteristics they contain. In the following article, we are trying to share with you dear ones about marble, its features and uses, and then about marble and its use. If you want to make a choice with more knowledge than in the past, we recommend you to join us.
What is marble?
Marble (Onyx) is a type of limestone that has a lot of charm in addition to its eye-catching beauty. This stone has very distinctive designs and colors and is sold in two models, opaque and transparent. Marble stones such as travertine are formed in hot springs and the formation process of this stone is such that if the water temperature is lowered slowly in a hot spring, marble is formed and if the temperature is lowered at this speed When the water is high, travertine stone is formed. What are the characteristics of marble? • The color themes of this stone are gray, purple, yellow, red, green and black • Pure marble should have a white color and very high transparency. • If a stone has impurity, it will be depicted as graded. • The resistance of marble against sulfur gases, air pollution and air humidity is very low. • Since it does not have much resistance to rain, it is used less for outdoor space than for indoor space. • One of the reasons for using this stone is the clarity of the color, which has made this stone beautiful. • Marble is used to make stone artifacts for beautification. • If exposed to sunlight, it becomes cloudy and loses its color over time. • In Iran, the stone obtained from aragonite is called marble.
What is marble?
Marble stone is a stone that is formed as a result of the transformation of primary lime, which is also followed by the transformation of growing crystals. Marbles that have large white or light gray crystals are called crystals, and marbles that have white crystals are called porcelain stones. Most people in the construction industry do not know the difference between crystal stone and porcelain. Marble stones are denser and more porous than travertine stones. In general, marble stones are divided into three categories.
Chinese stone It is called a stone whose entire texture is crystalline, fine-grained, or the same size. The porcelain itself is divided into three categories: white porcelain, gray porcelain and crystal porcelain. Crystal stone A stone with coarse grains and the same size is called crystalline. This type of stone is made in areas where there is a lot of metamorphosis. Cloud stone A stone that has non-parallel bands and its color is light or dark is called. Generally, this stone is made in metamorphisms with high temperature.What are the characteristics of marble?
• Great variety and maneuverability for stone and interior users • The very low weight of such stones prevents the weight of the building from becoming heavy, and in the event of an earthquake, less damage is caused to the building. • The useful life of this stone is very high, therefore it is very resistant to wear. • The strength and consistency of the stone during installation has made it easier and therefore the work can be done more quickly. • This stone does not have porosity like travertine, and this causes a beautiful and more uniform surface to be depicted. • Stone resistance for tension and pressure is much higher than other stones • The absorption of liquids for such stones is very low, and this has made this stone widely used for parts of the house where hygiene is very important. • It is more resistant to pollution and rain or any other weather conditions than marble and travertine. • The cutting of this stone is very simple and it is easy to get creative during construction.
Last word about the difference between marble and marble
If you want to beautify the space between the cabinets or your kitchen counter, no other stone will work for you except marble. Since marble portrays a very beautiful visual effect, it is used for bathrooms, sinks, or even fireplaces. Marble can withstand very high temperatures, but marble loses its appearance with the smallest temperature and its color becomes dull. Since stains remain on marble, it is less used in places that require more hygiene. Since it has a decorative aspect, marble is used for interior decoration. It is hoped that the following content has familiarized you with marble and marble to some extent.