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What are the difference between Marble and Granite?

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  When shopping for natural stone for your kitchen countertop or other home renovation, marble and granite are frequently two of the top material choices. While the obvious distinction between the two is that they are two different types of natural stone, what are the practical variations that should help you decide which to bought?                                              Natural stone can help to positively improve any home renovation project. Aside from the stunning appearance of natural stone, adding granite or marble in your home can instantly boost the resale value of your home. The usage of natural stone has become one of the most appealing parts of any home over time. This is still true today, as many homeowners like to use natural stone in their hom...

Have You Ever Wondered How Marble Is Formed?

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  Marble comes from the Ancient Greek term mármaros, which meaning "crystalline rock, sparkling stone."                        How Marble Is Formed?   As opposed to magmatic, marble is metamorphic. When limestone is subjected to extreme heat and pressure during transformation, metamorphic rock is formed. This mainly happens near the Earth's crust, along convergent plate borders. Marble is mostly made of calcite, but it also contains other minerals such as quartz, micas, and iron oxides, similar to granite . This stunning natural stone is luxurious with a timeless look.                       Marble has long been regarded as the stone of kings and gods. If we look closely, we can see that marble was used to construct historical buildings and monuments. This rock, for example, was used to construct the Taj Mahal. This rock, however, is still utili...