There Stones Hard Then Marble

If there are two materials that are as integral to a modern home as a kitchen island or a bathroom vanity it s stone and marble they have never been far from homes of course just think about.

There stones hard then marble. Geologically it does have some calcium carbonate thus is a marble. It mostly does perform like a quartzite or a granite. As a result marble is less porous and slightly stronger than limestone but still less durable than granite. Granite is one of the most beautiful types of natural stone you can find.

A very hard marble. These two stones have a mohs hardness rating of 6 or 7. Marble is limestone that has been compacted and heated over millions of years. Jan is correct some stones have quartzite properties in them which make them more durable harder than marbles such as carrera however reputable stoners still label as marble or hard marble because they are not a true quartzite.

Marble is one of the oldest and most beautiful stones available on the market for countertops. Depending on the limestone and the mineral combination within the marble most marble rates from three to five on the mohs hardness scale. It s a metamorphic stone that is a result of limestone being subjected to immense amount of pressure for long periods of time. It s a great stone.

But beyond beauty granite is also a very tough and durable material which is why it is so commonly found in countertops. Marble s popularity began in ancient rome and greece where white and off white marble was used to construct a variety of structures from hand held sculptures to massive. Even so we have never noticed it etch but since there s some calcium carbonate we called it what it is marble just in case.