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Marble is more expensive.
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Is Marble more expensive than granite?
This all depends on the color. There are rare granite countertop colors that are more expensive than some marble countertop colors, and vice versa.
Why is limestone referred to as the parent rock of marble?
Marble is formed by the metamorphosis of limestone (by heat and pressure). Therefore limestone may be called the parent rock (or more correctly the protolith) of marble.
Two identical statues are placed outside one is made of limestone the other made of granite Which statue will weather more slowly?
Since granite is an igneous rock this makes it highly resistant to weathering. Therefore, granite will weather more slowly than limestone.
In wet climates granite weathers more slowly than?
marble
Why is granite more suitable than marble for a statue in a city centre?
because marble reacts with acid, therefore granite is a better solution for a city centre statue
Is Marble more expensive than granite?
This all depends on the color. There are rare granite countertop colors that are more expensive than some marble countertop colors, and vice versa.
Which is more expensive marble or limestone bathroom vanity counterops?
They are both quite expensive but I think that marble is of greater expense
Is marble tile as durable as granite tile for an entry?
Marble is every bit as durable as granite. It's also more beautiful and much more expensive, although granite is hardly cheap.
Is a marble pure substance or mixture?
Just like granite, marble is a mixture. However, unlike granite, marble is typically more than 90% calcium carbonate, so it might count as a pure substance. Marble is a type of limestone, so is a mixture.
Is granite more porous than limestone?
No. Limestone is more porous than granite.
Which weathers faster granite or marble?
Marble will weather more quickly. The mineral calcite, of which marble is composed is softer and less resistant to abrasion than granite. It is also more susceptible to chemical weathering via natural and man-caused acidic rainfall due to its chemical composition. Granite--not so susceptible.
What ingredients are in a rock?
a rock is made up of 2 or more minerals. a few minerals are granite, marble, limestone, slate, schist, feldspar, and about 4000 more
Is marble durable enough for building?
Marble has been used as a building material since ancient times. See buildings like the Parthenon in Athens, Greece for evidence. Marble is expensive, so it is mainly used as a surface treatment in today's construction. Over long periods of time, certain stones are more vulnerable to erosion than others: marble is softer than granite, but harder and more resilient than limestone.
Why is limestone referred to as the parent rock of marble?
Marble is formed by the metamorphosis of limestone (by heat and pressure). Therefore limestone may be called the parent rock (or more correctly the protolith) of marble.
What are the different kinds of stone floors?
Travertine, Limestone, Marble, Granite, Slate, and Onyx. Just to name a few. Ya there are a lots of other varieties of natural stones like Granite, limestone, Marble, Quartzite, Slatestone, Sandstone and many more. All these stones are available in various colors and sizes depending on your requirement. For more information and pictures of these natural stones you can check out this link. http://www.abimpex.com/natural-stones.html Hope you will get all information you need...
Two identical statues are placed outside one is made of limestone the other made of granite Which statue will weather more slowly?
Since granite is an igneous rock this makes it highly resistant to weathering. Therefore, granite will weather more slowly than limestone.
. If granite and marble were exposed in an area with a hot and humid climate .?
the marble would erode more rapidly.
