Marble Tile NJ
Marble Tile
The word marble derives from the Greek marmaros,
"shining stone".
Marble is a
metamorphic rock resulting from the
metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite. It is
extensively used for sculpture, as a building material, and in many
tile applications.
The metamorphic process causes a complete
re-crystallization of the original rock into an interlocking mosaic
of calcite and/or
dolomite crystals. The high
temperatures and intense pressures necessary to form marble usually
destroy any fossils and sedimentary textures present in the original
rock.
Pure white marble is the result of metamorphism of
very pure limestone. The characteristic swirls and veins of many
colored marble varieties are usually due to various mineral
impurities such as clay, silt, sand, iron oxides, or
chert which were originally present
as grains or layers in the limestone. Green coloration is often due
to
serpentine resulting from
originally high magnesium limestone with silica impurities.
Colorless marbles are a very pure source of calcium
carbonate, which is used in a wide variety of industries. Finely
ground marble powder is a component in paints, toothpaste, plastics,
and used in many other trades.
The elegant and lustrous shine of marble tile makes
it so appealing for a rich and beautiful bathroom or foyer.
 
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