Meaning
"Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Marble may be foliated. In geology the term "marble" refers to metamorphosed limestone, but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone"
Kearey, Philip (2001). Dictionary of Geology
Marble has been derived from a Greek word (mármaron). And according to some other people it can be linked to English word marmoreal, meaning "marble like".
Uses
Sculpture-
Since old times white marble has been valued high for its use in sculpture's. All this is because of it's durability it is soft which tend to make it easier to carve, and have a resistance to breaking.It does also have quality that it has the low index of refraction of calcite allows light to penetrate several millimeters into the stone before being scattered out, resulting in the characteristic waxy look which gives "life" to marble sculptures of any kind, which is why many sculptors preferred and still prefer marble for sculpting.
"Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Marble may be foliated. In geology the term "marble" refers to metamorphosed limestone, but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone"
Kearey, Philip (2001). Dictionary of Geology
Marble has been derived from a Greek word (mármaron). And according to some other people it can be linked to English word marmoreal, meaning "marble like".
Uses
Sculpture-
Since old times white marble has been valued high for its use in sculpture's. All this is because of it's durability it is soft which tend to make it easier to carve, and have a resistance to breaking.It does also have quality that it has the low index of refraction of calcite allows light to penetrate several millimeters into the stone before being scattered out, resulting in the characteristic waxy look which gives "life" to marble sculptures of any kind, which is why many sculptors preferred and still prefer marble for sculpting.
Construction Marble
Construction marble is composed of a material which is capable of taking polish.In construction purposes it has a huge demand due to its beauty and endeavor and the market is growing at a large pace due to technological advancement in procurement and cutting of Marble.
Production
In 1998, marble production was dominated by 4 countries that accounted for almost half of world production of marble and decorative stone. Italy and China were the world leaders, each representing 16% of world production, while Spain and India produced 9% and 8%, respectively. Italy is the world leader in marble export, with 20% share in global marble production, followed by China with 16%, India with 10%, Spain with 6%, and Portugal with 5%.
Artificial Marble
Marble dust is combined with cement or synthetic material to make artificial marble. The appearance of marble can be simulated with faux marbling, a painting technique that imitates the stones color pattern.
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