Marble is one of the luxurious mineral stones with an incredible assortment that has been found in numerous countries since ancient times and has always been considered as one of the most broadly u
sed stones in construction. Marble is formed from the accumulation of phytoplankton on the ocean floor and turns into crystals under the influence of heat and pressure.
This mineral is one of the oldest rocks. Calcium carbonate is the main ingredient of metamorphic rocks which forms marble. These rocks are made of calcite, dolomite and crystals that recrystallize, their texture and structure under high pressure and heat over time and turn into large veined calcites. What makes marble fabulous is the presence of fossils which give a special effect, full of waves and veins to this stone. Its unique and wide range of designs in various and beautiful waves and colors makes it a great choice to be used in different types of architecture.
Due to its high abrasion resistance and compressive strength, marble is an amazing material to be polished which creates a shiny surface. Being resistant to fire and erosion and along with high resistance makes it an exceptional material decorating different structures.
Marble was widely used in buildings and sculptures in ancient Iran and Greece. It is one of the most well-known stones in Iran and has an extensive variety of colors and designs. Pure marble has a bright white color, but due to the presence of colored minerals, it has a wide range of colors. The colors white, gray, black, blue, silver, red and green are different varieties. The high quality and strength of the stone, as well as the variety of colors and its competitive price in the international market, have made it a popular and remarkable stone.