learn about natural stone marble

1. MARBLE
PRESENTED BY
Akshay Shetty

2. INTRODUCTION
Marble is a non foliated metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized
carbonate materials.

3. CHARACTERISTIC FEATURE
• Natural material.
• Texture - granular.
• Mineral – Calcite.
• Hardness - resistance to cutting, wear and tear.
• Durability – resistance to atmospheric and other external effects.
• Colour - exist in a wide variety of natural colours.

4. USES
• Flooring and Countertops. Wall and Column facing.

5. • Sculptures • Furniture

6. ADVANTAGES
• High strength.
• Translucent property.
• Heat and fire resistant.
DISADVANTAGES
• Marble stones are extremely heavy.
• Marble is not resistant to acids and susceptible to water damage.
• Expensive.

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