The hardness of marble is 3 4 whereas its compressive strength is 115 00 n mm 2.
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This doesn t mean that you can t use marble for kitchen countertops but is a factor to consider when selecting your natural stone.
For instance quartzite is a harder material than marble making it less prone to wear regarding staining and scratching.
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This mix is made with iron oxide marble dust and white cement.
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It is composed primarily of the mineral calcite caco 3 and usually contains other minerals such as clay minerals micas quartz pyrite iron oxides and graphite under the conditions of metamorphism the calcite in the limestone recrystallizes to form a rock that is.
Luster of marble is the interaction of light with the surface of marble.
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As a result marble is less porous and slightly stronger than limestone but still less durable than granite.
It can also be used for metal.
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A 45 tonne slab can sell for 40 000.
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The streak of marble is white whereas its fracture is not available.
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Because granite is between a 6 and 7 on the mohs scale it would be able to scratch other types of stone that have lower ratings such as marble.
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This may be important for areas like kitchen countertops where there is high traffic.
This means that marble is less scratch resistant than granite.
An example of the hardness of a granite countertop can be seen in the fact that a knife blade will not scratch the surface.
Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered.
A 3 star granite will be similarly priced but not necessarily identical to another 3 star granite.
Marble has a mohs hardness scale rating between 3 4.
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Depending on the limestone and the mineral combination within the marble most marble rates from three to five on the mohs hardness scale.
For example a diamond can scratch granite while granite can scratch marble.
Marble is limestone that has been compacted and heated over millions of years.
Hardness is determined by the ability of one mineral to scratch another.
Burmese marble which ranges from pure white to bluish grey is prized for its hardness and texture.