Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals most commonly calcite or dolomite marble is typically not foliated although there are exceptions in geology the term marble refers to metamorphosed limestone but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone.
Blue carrara marble.
The veining in this type of tile is usually more linear.
Carrara marble has soft veining and is takes on a blue gray appearance.
Carrara marble is a type of white or blue grey marble popular for use in sculpture and building decor.
True to its name carrara marble is quarried in northern tuscany italy in the.
The most common italian marble is carrara named for the region it comes from.
It can be very fine or feathery and soft.
High grade cd is the marble that most people think of and is the most desirable due to its white base with subtle blue ish grey veining.
Carrara marble has been used since the time of.
The veining in white carrara marble is mainly gray with a light to white background but carrara can also have a slight gold tint to its veining that provides added dimension.
The gray background of this marble shows off subtle gray flecks and feathery linear veining.
Carrara marble tiles are a classic white marble with a mixed fleuri and vein cut that blend to create subtle yet distinctive patterns.
Carrara is a more readily available marble tile option making it one of the.
Carrara has a gray field or background says bruno with a light gray veining this stone can also tend toward blue gray and the patterning is usually soft and feathery.
In comparison to other marbles carrara has a more subtle appearance.
Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material.
Carrara is usually gray blue gray or white and generally used for building decor and sculptures.