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Marble Information  by: Joey Lewitin Marble is any limestone or dolomite that can take a high polish and still be usable. Marble is generally formed from limestone undergoing metamorphism. When exposed to extremes of pressure or heat limestone turns into calcite or dolomite crystals, which are the primary materials in marble. Marble has a famous history. The ancient Greeks built their architecture, cities, and sculptures often from Pentelic and Parian Marbles, quarried in Greece. The romans later used marble in their buildings as well, quarrying in the Greek spots and finding roman marble quarries of their own. Marble is, in a lot of ways, what the classical and Hellenistic age was built from. It is still used heavily today in construction, and can be quarried all over the world. The uses for this stone are almost endless. It’s used in flooring, counter tops, pillars, stair cases, colonnades, paneling, and facing stone in architectural structures. It can’t however be used outdoors, since water would corrode its crystalline structure. It is also very smooth and therefore tends to be slippery, which makes it unfavorable to use in high traffic areas. Marble is one of the most beautiful stones, with a highly polished smooth face and a wide variety of colors. These various colors are due to impurities, such as iron or carbon, getting caught in the marbles structure during formation. They often appear in stripes which makes the marble, especially when cut, very beautiful. It’s these properties that make marble suited to some of the more delicate arts. It can be crafted into beautiful home furnishings, and it has been the material used in many of the worlds most beautiful sculptures. It is one of the most beautiful, elegant, historically prevalent stones that can be used. About The Author Joey lewitin is an author and designer. His website http://pebblez.com is where he hosts his unique home decor items info@pebblez.com This article was posted on December 03, 2004   View More Videos from the "Home Improvement" category: Easter Flower Arrangements - Tracy Porter Marbling Paint Finsh HGTV Dream Home Location Creative Tips to Make Food the Centerpiece of a Great Party   Read More Articles from the "Home Improvement" Category: Installing Discount Laminate Flooring by Clinton Maxwell The Vital Role of Acoustical Door Seals by Donnie Williams 3 Tips to Staging the Inside of Your Home Like a Pro by Kathleen Yamauchi Building Your Dream Home - Part 1 by Mark J. Donovan Wood Shop Fire Prevention by Lee Bowman Swimming Pool Safety by Pool Guard of Texas Childrens Bedrooms by Nick Vassilev Aquatic Bath Tubs:- More Than Just a Dip by Claire Bowes Wind Power Systems For Home Use by Lee Maynard Loveland Air Conditioning Bid: 6 Tips To Keep In Mind by Jeff Schuman << Back to "Home Improvement" Index

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