Marble is one of the highest quality stones found in Iran. Of course, marble is basically a commercial term and is specific to Iran. For this reason, in most foreign sources, marble and marble are considered as one.
However, some people confuse marble with marble; but the two are different. Marble is the result of the compaction of limestone, due to the pressure of the upper layers. Depending on the origin and method of making marble, different types of it can be found in Iran.
This stone may have different colors and designs due to the presence of streaks and impurities in its structural network. Also, its different degree of transformation causes them to be varied in terms of hardness and quality.
Iranian marble is known in the world markets and is exported to most countries. Beautiful granulation and low porosity has made Iranian marble to be used as one of the most widely used building stones.
Why is Iranian marble so important in the world?
Iran is one of the rich sources of decorative stones and architectural materials due to its various building stones. In the field of marble, Iran is one of the largest exporters of this stone in the world. The quality of Iranian marble is high and this has caused it to be of special importance in the global markets for stone and construction materials.
Marble is one of the stones that must be formed in certain conditions. The volume of the upper masses should be such that it transforms at the lower levels. In addition, tectonic factors such as folding have little effect on it.
Therefore, formations of this genus and in these tectonic conditions can be found in parts of our country such as Khorasan. The marbles that exist in this area are exactly in line with the conditions for creating quality marble. On the other hand, the colors and designs they have created have made it more beautiful as a building stone.
Properties of Iranian marble
The marbles found in Iran have special properties that have caused more attention to them. We examine some of these features.
Low porosity: One of the factors that cause high quality building and decorative stones is their low porosity and permeability. These factors increase the penetration of moisture into the rock. Hence, the stone wears out quickly and becomes discolored. Iranian marbles have low porosity and this is one of the distinguishing features of marble.
High strength: Although the primary rock from which marble is formed is limestone; But Iranian marble is in a good state of transformation. Metamorphosis of the rock makes it stronger and increases the hardness.
– Design and color: If you examine the types of Iranian marbles, you will see various and beautiful colors and designs that have made this stone suitable for various construction applications.
Due to the conditions that Iranian marble has, it has been able to capture the pulse of the global market and be known as a quality construction product.
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