Synonyms Stones can have many aliases. This is due to language differences, supplier choice, coloquial trends or slang, or sometimes errors and ambiguity between rocks. Read more here. |
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Category Commercial classification sometimes differs to the scientific, geological designation. In particular, some limestones are deemed marble especially if they take a high polish. Read more here. |
Marble |
Petrographic assignment | Limestone – Sedimentary |
Age | 180 Million years (Lias) |
Colouring minerals: | – |
Average hardness MOHS is the standard scale of hardness for minerals 1-10, with 10 being the MOHS of diamond. We also use the broad terms Hard and Soft for simplicity. Read more here. |
3 (Soft) |
Origin | Italy |
The images of each stone aim to give a faithful representation of the structure and colouring. The close-ups are generally taken from a sample around 100mm in height to get the detailing of the grain and crystals. The slab images are usually between 2000x1000mm and 3000x1900mm approximately, to give a more overall picture of the pattern.
This is for guidance only, when seeking a specific pattern and colour matching, please obtain a sample or arrange for the slab to be viewed in person. When placing the order, you may require a photo of the actual slab before production, the colour and character can vary significantly even throughout the same block within natural materials. Also monitor calibration, camera settings and lighting can all effect how the materials are perceived.
A creamy champagne coloured limestone (polished -marble)
Has classico/semi-classico/fiorito variants.
Popular and typical usage
Petrology:Algae remnants and fractured snail shells are embedded in a micro-crystalline base material. Of note are the irregular runs of brown clay veins forming a striking element. Pores and shrinking fractures have been filled with transparent or white calcite. Highly variable characteristics.
Petrogenesis:A lime sludge containing clay was carried from surrounding mountains and deposited in a sea around the southern Alps, during the early Jurassic period. After compacting to limestone, plate-tectonics and volcanic activity created the mountain ranges which brought the massif to the surface.
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