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Makrana White Marble : Extraordinary Marble
Posted: Apr 01, 2014
Marble is a versatile stone that has been used since ages for construction and interior and exterior decoration purposes. The word 'marble' is derived from the Latin word 'murmur' which is coined from the Greek word 'Marmorous' meaning shining stone. It has attracted many since the ancient times by its unmatched charm and elegance. The very famous Taj Mahal In India, Empire State Building in Manhattan, Buckingham Palace in London are only a few examples of architectural masterpieces that speak for its popularity. And if the popularity of the Marble is discussed then how can one forget about the famous Makrana White Marble that has been used for making the spectacular Taj Mahal.
Makrana White Marble: Extraordinary Marble
Rajasthan is one of the top producers of Marble in India contributing to about 90 percent of the total Marble production in India. Although the Marble in Rajasthan is available in different shades and colors, the Makrana Marble is the most famous one. This pure white crystalline marble is obtained from the Makrana area of Rajasthan which is also known for other varieties like the Adanga, Albeta, Pink and Dongri. The Makrana Marble is known for its uniform and smooth texture and surface quality. This is the finest quality Marble that is used for several construction projects.
Classification Of Marble
The marble can be classified on the basis of their color, shade, pattern, genesis and chemical composition. Yellow, Pista marble, Chocolate-brown, blue, purple, Parrot green, Brown green, etc. are some of the varieties of Marble that are distinguished on the basis of their color. The varieties of Marble based on the chemical composition are listed below:
- Calcite Marble- This crystalline variety of limestone contains about 5 percent of magnesium carbonate. The colors can vary from light-brown, grey, white to pink.
- Dolomite Marble- It contains more than 20 percent of magnesium carbonate with varying colors and textures. The luster and translucency of this Marble increases with the whiteness. Its low maintenance cost and availability in varying colors and textures makes it a popular option in marble.
- Green Marble- This Marble contains large amount of serpentine material that offers it varying shades of green ranging from parrot-green to dark-green. This type is mostly used for the paneling. The darker variety of this Marble is known as 'Verde Antique'.
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