Marble Kitchen Tops
Marble
Marble is a rock widely used in buildings, monuments, and kitchen countertops. It consists chiefly of calcite or dolomite, or a combination of these carbonate minerals. Marble is a type of metamorphic rock formed from limestone. Marble is found in many countries, including Belgium, France, Great Britain, Greece, India, Italy, and Spain. ...
Marble is limestone
Marble is limestone that has crystallized naturally over a period of time. Marble is classified into four groups, Groups A, B, C, and D. These are broad classifications and relate only to soundness and working qualities. However, for the purpose of this maintenance guide marble has been classified as exterior or interior maintenance of marble. The test used for water absorption is ASTM C97. Marble is cut into blocks, slabs or tile in various thickness and sizes. ...
Types of marbles
There are several types of marbles, including calcites (from calciferous limestones), dolomites (from dolomitic limestone), serpentines (typically green marbles) and travertines (sedimentary limestone). Each of these is similar in their composition, that being predominantly calcium carbonate, and their capability to take a polish. The stone that is quarried west of Belen in central New Mexico is a travertine marble. ...