Marble walls, floors, and fixtures make a powerful statement to any building. These extraordinary natural geological formations have optical and resonate interaction with the environment. Often large cuts of marble are presented as a focal point for a room. The slabs are carefully selected and often presented as reflected patterns, creating an abstract Rorschach effect. Marble is used for vast structural expanses and meticulous objet d’art.

The name marble originates from Greek, meaning ‘shining stone.” There is a great variety of this stone from pure white, swirls & veins of varying tints, and different colors. It is a metamorphic rock; limestone that has been recrystallized under pressure and heat.

Marble provider Diespeker & Co supplied a study for Charles Richards, graduate of Royal College of Art in London. The work focused on the resonance of the mineral. There were up to 10-12 frequency notes in a single large slab of marble due to every marble cut containing a unique composition of minerals. The masonry changes the wavelengths of everything in the room as sound and vibration reflects from the smooth surface. This influences the subconscious experience and semiotics of a space.

Clean pristine bright marble has its own unrepeatable factor of deep visual variance with crystalline luster. Other contrasting sections contain captivating swirls and formations of marble veins that resemble an abstract art piece. The depth and intrinsic composition of the patterns along with the plethora of rich saturated colors create infinite unique variations depending on how the piece is carved and fitted.

Low thermal conductivity of Marble insulation of Marble conducts heat differently. The transfer of warmth dissipates quickly into the marble, therefore it feels cool to the touch. Marble takes a lot more energy to stay warm. This creates a different thermal aura.

To compare with other sought after materials, granite is another popular metamorphic stone. It is porous and has its own alluring features such as consistent flecking, however granite doesn’t have the same dynamic characteristics as marble stone. It is more dense and stain resistant. Limestone, and similarly Travertine that forms from calcium carbonate in limestone caves or hot springs.

Dynamic dark and black marble is an adjacent form of metamorphic limestone.

The imported stone market is much larger than the domestic market. For marble, the imported market revenue is $834M compared to the $19M domestic market. There is an 8-10 times markup on stone. The geographic origination of marble is significantly valuable to many designers, collectors, and cultivated homeowners. Carrera and Calacatta Italian marble stone is world renowned, frequently discussed, and sought after.

Marble stone is the beautiful result of eons of natural metamorphosis. The combination of the illustrious crystal calcite and other minerals shimmers under the light. The material resonates differently across its surface, reflects light uniquely, and dissipates energy quickly. The stone is heavy, with increased gravitational effects on the environment; it is an appreciative challenging rarity to transport and install. Crystal and mineral components are known to affect us metaphysically as they vibrate or resonate differently than other materials. Crystals have extremely consistent energy frequency made up of repeating geometric molecules (this is why they are used in advanced laser technology). The variation of crystals and other minerals in marble creates a unique interdimensional timeless signature, like an immutable fingerprint.

Monuments, sculptures, buildings, and other items have been created with this compelling stone bolstering natural & inspiring patterns. The amount of effort and appreciation of this building material transforms the aura of the environment, the interior, and its occupants.

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