Marble is primarily used for decorative purposes, most commonly in the form of tiles and slabs.
In recent years, particularly over the past fifteen, quarry operators have increasingly repurposed waste and discarded stone from marble mines due to its high calcium carbonate purity. These materials are crushed and processed into micronized calcium carbonate powder, which is used in a wide range of industrial applications.
Smaller stones, which are unsuitable for cutting into blocks or slabs in stone-cutting factories, are also efficiently reused. They are transformed into landscaping materials such as crushed and granulated stone, polished river pebbles for beautifying parks and gardens, architectural elements like balustrades for facades and protective structures, and stone cubes of various sizes.
Overview of Marble
Marble is a metamorphic
rock of carbonate origin,
primarily derived from
limestone or dolomite
through regional or
contact metamorphism.
Its name comes from the
Greek word for “shining
stone.”
Types of Marble
Pure Marble: Composed mainly of calcite,
typically white.
Colored Marble: Colors arise due to mineral
impurities like graphite (gray), hematite
(red/pink), and limonite (yellow/cream).
Dolomitic Marble: Contains dolomite rather than
calcite.
Commercial Marble: Includes true marble as
well as polished serpentine and crystalline
limestone
Physical and Chemical Properties
-Texture: Mostly interlocked calcite crystals, providing durability and
polishability.
-Hardness: Ranges from 3 to 3.5 on the Mohs scale.
-Porosity: Very low, making it resistant to water absorption.
-Solubility: Varies based on climate; some marbles degrade faster in harsh
weather.
-Strength: Influenced by mineral composition and grinding.
Applications Used in
architecture,
sculptures, flooring,
and construction.
Ground marble is used
in industries like paints,
plastics, and ceramics.
Extraction and Quarrying
-Requires geological mapping and
core drilling to assess quality.
-Extraction is done using wire saws
and drilling techniques.
-Factors affecting extraction include
stone uniformity, dip angle, and
waste thickness.
Quality and
Commercial Considerations
-Uniformity in color and texture
enhances value.
-Weather resistance, mineral
composition, and polishing ability affect
market desirability.
-Joints, fractures, and mineral
impurities impact durability and use
cases.
Below are
photos of most
of the products
made from
marble stones
for use in
landscaping,
park facades,
and building
facades.
Landscape Marble Category:
1. Marble chips
2. Marble Cut cubic stone
3. Marble River Stone
4. Marble Tile
5. Marble Balusters
6. Marble Stone Curb
Marble
chips for
landscaping
crushed
stone
rubbed
Size Specification :
4cm
6 cm
8 cm
10 cm
