Is Marble Porous?
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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?

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CRACKS, FISSURES, AND MORE
Camden Mueller Camden Mueller

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?

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3 INFAMOUS MARBLE SCULPTURES
Camden Mueller Camden Mueller

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.

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CULTURED MARBLE V. REAL MARBLE
Camden Mueller Camden Mueller

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.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF MARBLE
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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.

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COCHISE MARBLE COMPANY
Cochise Marble Cochise Marble

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.

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