Indian Natural
Stone - Marble Stones from
India
Marble is a
building stone that is composed of Calcium Carbonate along with some other
minerals which are basic impurities and show in the form of colors such as
greens, reds and pinks etc. Marble are metamorphic rocks which are a
result of re crystallization of Limestones. In fact, Marble can be defined
as any limestone that is capable of taking a polish!
Marble is a
hard building stone and is known for its ability to take on polish very
well. This is an important reason why Marble is widely used as a
decorative stone as well.
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Available in the form of large
Marble Blocks, these blocks are then processed.
Marble Slabs and
Marble Tiles are prepared after cutting Marble blocks.
The mineral
impurities in the composition of Marble stones give them a beautiful color
and interesting patterns in the form of colored veins. Beautiful designs
and patterns, varying textures and colors make Marble an excellent choice
for flooring, roofing etc including a variety of other interior and
exterior applications. Marble tiles are greatly in demand especially due
to their ability to take on polish. Marble floor tiles (floors) look
pretty and cleaning marble is not difficult at all.
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Marble stones
are available in colors such as shades of green, pink, red etc. The beauty
of white marble is unparalleled by any other stone.
Marble is a
strong metamorphic rock and is processed into various forms so that it
becomes commercially usable. Marble is naturally formed into large
rectangular entities. These large masses of Marble are known as Marble
Blocks. After these large blocks of Marble are excavated in Quarries, they
are processed to create Marble slabs and tiles.
There are a large number
of Producers, Importers and suppliers of Marble spread across the
world.
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Marble
Slabs
There are many
Producers of Marble all around the world. The large blocks of marble are
processed using sawing machines to create Slabs. Slabs are large
horizontal, flat pieces of stone and are used for laying out the
foundation of buildings etc.
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Marble slabs
are available in a plethora of different sizes and shapes and used for
flooring, cladding etc. Since marble is a strong stone and is available in
many beautiful patterns and colors, Marble slabs are excellent choices for
setting up table tops and counter tops for the kitchen etc. Besides, thick
Slabs come in use in the form of gravestones etc.
Marble Slabs
need proper care and handling. Breakages are very common due to improper
care. Since Slabs are usually large and heavy, they must be handled with
utmost care and caution. During loading and unloading, the use of the
right kind of equipment is a must.
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Polished slabs
of Marble should be stored in a vertical position. It is best that their
polished sides face each other to avoid scratches.
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Marble in its
most natural form is processed and cut into usable sizes and shapes. Tiles
are flat sheets of any material. Marble tiles are 4 sided sheets of Marble
and are generally available in the form of small tablets. These are cut
into specific sizes and thickness depending on their final use eg laying
out floors, walls and countertops.
Marble tiles
are well polished and are available in many different colors. These look
good on countertops and walls.
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Pavements, Countertops, Floor Tiles Limestone
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Roofing, Flooring, Paving Stone Slates
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Building Materials Sandstone
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Natural Stones
Granite |
