Journal
Landmarks that show what natural stone achieves over centuries.
Terrazzo - Vianello
Terrazzo combines small marble (or other natural stones or glass) and cement (or similar binding material) into an aesthetic mix typically used for pavings, both indoors and outdoors …
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Cleaning Marble
Wie reinigt man Marmor am besten? Marmor ist ein wunderschöner Stein, und die Freude über seine Ästhetik ist groß, wenn man bedingt, das eigene Haus damit auszustatten. Fliesen …
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Marmor vs. Granit
Die Frage "Marmor oder Granit" wird oft gestellt und kann zu durchaus heftigen Diskussionen zwischen den Vertretern der beiden "Lager" führen.
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Thasian Marble
Even Seneca already praised the marble from the island of Thasos in Greece, naming it “marmor Thasium”.
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Parthenon
Located on the Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon was built in the age of Pericles between 447 and 432 BCE and was dedicated to the Goddess Athena. It was constructed to show the world the …
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10 Different Colours of Marble
Marmor kommt in so vielen Farben vor, dass eine Entscheidung für oder gegen eine davon oft sehr schwer fällt. Einige Farben haben charakteristische Eigenschaften (wohl natürlich auch …
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Famous Marble Landmarks
Schon seit seiner Entdeckung zählt Marmor zu den beliebtesten Natursteinen sowohl für den Innen- als auch Außenbereich. Als metamorphes Gestein hat es vorzügliche Eigenschaften für den …
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Small Marble Terrace
It is one thing to have so many different types of beautiful marble in stock. Still, only when seen ‘in action’, i.e. in a real project, its full beauty will be brought out, the way nature …
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Greek Marble
Marble is a metamorphic rock, formed when limestone is subjected to staggering amounts of pressure. It consists mostly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), or a combination of calcite minerals and …
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Damasta
Damasta is an exceptionally beautiful marble from the island of Crete in Greece.
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Egyptian Marble
Egyptian Marbles – Popularity that Transcends Centuries Man and marble is a relationship that dates back to centuries. The marble quarrying and processing industries are one of the earliest …
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Portuguese Marble
Portugal has a long and rich history in stone extraction. Its history stretches back to the heydays of the Roman Empire, where it was used in major monuments spread across Spanish and …
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Marble Processing
Overview of marble processing Marble is one of the many natural stones found on the surface of the earth. It is quarried and is used extensively in the field of architecture and …
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Hierapolis
Material: Marble, travertine, calcite alabaster, and polychromatic breccia
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Materials: Marble, gold, semi-precious stones, crystals, and ceramics
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Finishings of Natural Stone
Finishings of natural stone After the quarrying process, natural stones can be modified by the finishing process in many ways. The finishing’s are often selected based on the intended use …
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Carrara Marble
Marble is an all-time favourite natural stone used by many architects, sculptors and artists to enhance the beauty of any space. This luxurious stone is famous for its royal status …
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The Life of Natural Stone
What is natural stone? It is a stone that is dug up from the earth and is mainly quarried from a mountainous ground. There are many types of natural stones, including slate, granite …
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Armenian Basalt
An introduction to Armenian basalt Basalt is an aphanitic (fine-grained) igneous rock, usually black in colour, formed by rapid cooling of molten lava. It is known as the earth’s most …
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Travertine - vein-cut and cross-cut
Travertine is one of the most popular natural stones used for many building and construction purposes including roofing, flooring, stonework, wall covering, cladding and a variety of bath …
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Basalt as a Building Stone
Basalt is one of the Earth’s most abundant igneous rock, meaning it is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma, found in the 90% of the Earth’s crust. Most Ocean beds are …
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Travertine vs. marble tiles for outdoor areas
With a rustic charm that is hard to resist, Travertine is a natural stone that is classified as a type of limestone that builds around mineral spring deposits. The natural splendour of …
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Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Material: Travertine from Château-Landon The decision to construct the Sacré-Cœur Basilica was not only a religious one: Building a church was a symbol of the belief that the loss of France …
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Armenian Tuff
Tuff, also known as volcanic tuff, is a type of natural rock that is formed from the ashes left over as a consequence of volcanic activity. When volcanic ash is expelled from a vent during …
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Quality control
Qualitätskontrolle bei Natursteinen ist keine Option, sondern eine Notwendigkeit.
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Statuario Marble Carrara
White marble is known for its inspiration of purity and its ability to give even a small dark room an open and light feel. It is the ideal marble to use in confined spaces and is one of the …
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Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a humongous mausoleum commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to act as a tomb for his deceased wife in 1632. It was constructed over a twenty-year period on the bank …
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Die Cisterna Basilica in Istanbul
Und da sind wir wieder, in Istanbul - sicherlich eine der faszinierendsten Städte der Welt. Dieses Mal informieren wir kurz und bündig über ein unterirdisches Meisterwerk der antiken …
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Grüner Marmor
Grüner Marmor ist ein besonderer Anblick - oft ist er von Mustern durchzogen, die an Schlangen erinnern, was sich auch in der geologischen Bezeichnung niedergeschlagen haben dürfte: Grüner …
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Weißer Marmor
Weißer Marmor gilt oft als der Inbegriff für luxuriösen Marmor reiner Schönheit. Dass sich andere Marmorarten neben weißem Marmor nicht verstecken müssen, haben wir schon öfter festgehalten …
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Sculpted Marble - The new 2021 interior trend?
Marble is one of the most popular materials used in sculpture due to its translucency and durability. These are the reasons that it has been made the medium of choice for all the most …
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Der Paco Ducal in Vila Viçosa
Der Palast des Hauses Braganza - das in der portugiesischen Monarchie von 1640 bis 1910 herrschte - in Vila Viçosa (etwa 150km östlich von Lissabon) ist ein imposantes Beispiel …
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The beauty of marble facades: Palazzo Santa Sofia
Standing on the northern bank of Venice's Grand Canal is The Palazzo Santa Sofia or the Ca D'Oro (House of Gold), whose intricately carved marble façade only gives a glimpse of its original …
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2x Natural Stone in Verona
We all know Verona has a lot more to offer than "just" natural stone. The famous city on the Adiger river is one of the main cultural centres in the north/northeast of Italy.
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Oslo Opera House - Carrara Marble
The Oslo Opera House (Operahuset in Norwegian) is renowned worldwide as the building shaped like it is emerging from within the water. Located at the head of the Oslofjord, on the tip of …
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Akropolis in Athen : Marmor
Jeder kennt sie, die Akropolis in Athen - jene monumentale Burg, die auf einem der Hügel Athens gelegen, seit Jahrtausenden die darunter liegende Stadt überschaut.
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Alabastro di Volterra
If you have ever been to Volterra, this charming town on a hill in Tuscany, with its narrow and winding streets, then you certainly know the countless shops offering sculptures, vases, and …
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Grape Agate
Grape Agate is a relatively new find of stone from Indonesia. These grape agates are actually aggregates of quartz coming together in a spherical (botryoidal) shape.
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White Makrana
White Makrana marble is probably India's most famous marble, being the marble used to build one of the best known Unesco World Heritage Sites: The Taj Mahal.
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Afyon Marmor
Afyon ist ein wunderschöner Marmor aus der Türkei. Aus technischer Sicht ist er durchaus ein typischer Marmor hinsichtlich Dichte, Porosität, etc.
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Premium Marmor - Anwendungsbeispiel Bookmatching
Ganz grundsätzlich kann man bei verschiedenen Marmorarten zwischen "commercial" (Industrie-) und "premium" Marmor unterscheiden. Ersterer stellt vor allem Funktionalität in den Vordergrund …
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Calacatta Marble
Marble has been used in homes for centuries. It has made a comeback in recent years in modern architecture because of the addition of luxury and elegance to the home that marble brings.
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Physical and mechanical characteristics of natural stone
Natural stone has various physical and mechanical parameters that differ from stone to stone. Let's have a look at some of them that are most commonly used.
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The hardness of natural stone
Why is it important to know the hardness of natural stone? The hardness of stone can decide, for example, how easily natural stone can be polished, and how long this polishing will last.
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What is Marble?
In our today's article - a concise one - we will quickly focus on one question: What is marble, actually?
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The Green of Tinos
Tinos marble certainly stands out: It is of dark green colour, and heavily veined. It is actively quarried on the Isle of Tinos, which is part of the Cyclades in Greece. Interestingly …
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Vratsa
Vratsa derives its name from the largest city in northwestern Bulgaria. The stone is actively quarried in the Vratsa district, particularly around the villages of Gorna Kremena and …
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Rosa Aurora
Between Estremoz and Vila Viçosa, we can find quarries that are the source of some of Portugal’s best known decorative marble: Rosa Aurora.
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Marble Countertops
Marble is one of the most of commonly used natural stones that has existed for centuries and still has uses to this day. As far as countertops go, marble countertops are considered the best …
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Trends in Marble Architecture 2020
As we just passed mid 2020, architectural trends are becoming more evident and more defined by the day. We have seen and expect a rage of diversity this year with trends and designs …
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Date built: 1372 Height: 55.8m Original use: Churches bell tower Use during history: Supposedly by Galileo Galilei for his free fall experiments; during WW II Germans used it as an …
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Historical Applications of Marble
Marble is one of the oldest and most amazing stones to be used in the market to date. Starting from ancient Rome and Greece to the present day, marble is widely used across the world and …
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Travertine - Armenian, Italian, and Turkish
Travertine is one of the most commonly found and used building materials today. Having a concentric appearance and a refined touch, an exceptional rustic texture as well as neutral and …
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Onyx for building
Onyx is an intriguingly marvellous and translucent natural stone. It is composed mostly of calcite minerals, just like marble, limestone and travertine; therefore, it’s often commercially …
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Travertine Maintenance
Travertine is a popular choice for flooring, roofing, backsplashes and kitchen counters. Travertine is not just durable, but it also has excellent thermal and soundproof properties which …
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Carrara and Italian Marble Revisited
Natural stone is a delicate material. On its journey from quarries to our bathrooms and table-tops, the exploitation process requires meticulous work. Italian marble, as such, is considered …
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Marble Maintenance
Marble is an ideal choice for flooring, kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity and various home refurbishments. While it is visually appealing, durable and long-lasting, marble needs regular …
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Turkish Onyx
In the global natural stone market, Turkey stands out as one of the most prolific and significant producers and exporters of various types of natural stones. There are natural stone …
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Ara Pacis
Ara Pacis, which is also known as Ara Pacis Augustae (Latin for "Altar of the Augustan Peace") is a shrine consisting of a marble altar which is enclosed by walls. This was erected on …
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U.S. Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court building also referred to as the ‘Marble Palace’ by John P. Frank, was designed based on the Roman temple form. The tall Corinthian columns that are reached …
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The Colosseum in Rome
The Colosseum is a Roman Architectural Marvel, commissioned by Emperor Vespasian as a gift for his people of Rome. It was officially opened by Vespasian’s Son Titus with 100 days of games …
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Travertine for outdoors terraces
Travertine, a form of limestone, is a natural stone formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate in mineral springs (alkaline waters), which makes it a sedimentary rock. While many …