Today, green marble is widely used in construction and decoration. They are faced with buildings, walls and floors of rooms, create mosaic compositions and decorative ornaments, make tabletops and window sills, flowerpots. When decorating parks and gardens with such marble, fountains, arbors, stair railings are lined. It is used to create monuments, tombstones, monuments.
What is it and what are its advantages?
Description
Marble is translated from ancient Greek as "brilliant stone." This rock is formed in the thickness of the earth's crust from limestone under the influence of certain physical and chemical conditions. It consists of calcite (calcium carbonate) mixed with other minerals, which to varying degrees affect its quality and color. Green marble forms over time and gets its hue only when it contains iron silicates (if there were deposits of tremolite, serpentine nearby). It has a branchy pattern, wave-like patterns due to streaks of brown and white.
Marble Performance
Like any other material, it has its pros and cons.
The advantages of natural marble include:
- plasticity, due to which it is easy to grind;
- high wear resistance due to good resistance to abrasion and compression;
- heat resistance - allows you to use it even in the construction of fireplaces;
- environmental safety;
- easy workability.
Of the disadvantages it is worth noting:
- weight (you just need to consider that it is one of the heaviest finishing materials, so in each case you need to do individual calculations);
- medium strength (therefore, floors, sidewalks, paths are still not recommended for them to cover).
How to choose the right
The choice of material is best done with a specialist. If this is not possible, then you should pay attention to the following indicators:
- the surface should not be loose, otherwise this material will not be suitable for external cladding and use in wet rooms due to its ability to absorb moisture;
- the internal structure must be homogeneous, which guarantees its reliability, durability;
- the color or structure of the material should look natural - if this is not the case, it may be a fake, you should clarify the information about the supplier.
When choosing, you should also pay attention to the color scheme and features of the pattern. Smooth lines and soft drawing are more suitable for relaxation rooms, and clear and sharp compositions will fit into the interior of the office.
Green marble has a fairly wide range of shades - from delicate light green and lettuce to malachite and emerald. Cold shades, which are more common, are very refreshing. Therefore, they fit perfectly into the interior of bathrooms and showers, pools and fountains. Warm colors will be appropriate in the interior of living rooms.
Products made of green marble attract attention and cannot be ignored. However, it should be noted that using it in the interior is very important not to overdo it. Its oversupply can disrupt harmony and adversely affect respectability. It is best to highlight a few elements of decor to give a twist and exclusivity to the overall atmosphere.