Is Marble Porous?
Marble is rapidly becoming extremely popular. With the uprise in the popularity of marble, many people are considering using marble to help elevate their homes and businesses. One of our most frequently asked questions when it comes to marble is: Is marble porous? Which then begs the question: What does it mean to be porous and non-porous?
PULVERIZED MARBLE 101
Marble forms in large deposits that can be hundreds of feet thick and geographically extensive. This allows it to be economically mined on a large scale, with some quarries producing millions of tons of marble per year.
What is crystallization?
Crystallization is a method of creating a gloss on marble, limestone, or travertine. It Is a practice that has been used since the 1960s and is a process that polishes natural stone. In science, crystallization is the process by which solid forms as the atoms or molecules are highly organized into a crystal structure.
Where is Marble Found?
In the southeast Chiricahua Mountains in Cochise County, lays the 110-year-old Cochise Marble Quarry. Cochise Marble Company is the only American-Veteran owned marble quarry in the US. By thoughtful design, our branding and stone names honor the rich history of the country and veterans. Contact us today to get some premium marble of your own, and invest in the popular marble market!
CRACKS, FISSURES, AND MORE
If you were to pick up a piece of marble right now, you might find yourself staring at what appears to be long cracks. However, most of these “cracks” aren’t as they seem – they are actually called “fissures”, and they are a natural and normal formation in the marble. So how do you know the difference?
3 INFAMOUS MARBLE SCULPTURES
In Greece’s Classical Period, which ran from 500 BCE to 323 BCE, the popularity of marble sculpture rose. With an interest in naturalistic representation, Classical Greek artists began to sculpt human figures and reliefs with refined chiseling techniques. The subject of the sculptures focused on an idealized perception of anatomy and featured clinging fabrics and drapery.
CULTURED MARBLE V. REAL MARBLE
Cultured marble is typically a man-made blend of stone particles and resins with pigments. One pro of cultured marble is that it can be customized due to the wide range of colors or options. Cultured marble is a more affordable option compared to real marble and can be used in more adaptable ways.
HOW TO CLEAN MARBLE
While it is a naturally beautiful stone, it is still important to clean marble in order to maintain its shine and beauty for years to come. Taking the proper steps and using the right supplies to clean marble surfaces can make all the difference in protecting this veined stone.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF MARBLE
Marble is a beautiful stone that has been used for thousands of years around the globe, and the history of marble is fascinating. This stone is a byproduct of limestone subjected to time under heat and pressure that causes its metamorphosis into marble. Due to its availability and hardness ranking of 3 on the Mohs hardness scale, it has often been a top choice for sculptors earning its popularity and setting the history of marble in stone.
COCHISE MARBLE COMPANY
Cochise Marble Company is the only American-owned, Arizona-based marble quarry in the world. The vision of Cochise Marble Company to build strategic partnerships that will allow for the supply of some of the most gorgeous marbles in the world from the Cochise quarry.
