Block marble is a kind of marble used in the natural stone industry. It is often used in areas such as construction, decoration, sculpture and architecture. Block marble consists of large-sized marble blocks obtained by processing in quarries after marble is extracted. Block marble is preferred because of its natural beauty, durability and high aesthetic value.
The types of block marble vary according to their characteristics such as color, texture and pattern. Some types of block marble are:
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White marble: It is a white colored block marble. There are different types such as Carrara, Thassos, Volakas, and Statuario.
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Black marble: It is a black colored block marble. There are types such as Cosmic Black, Nero Marquina, Portoro and Sahara Noir.
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Beige marble: It is a beige or cream colored block marble. There are types such as Botticino, Crema Marfil, and Jerusalem Gold.
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Gray marble: It is a gray colored block marble. There are varieties such as Bardiglio, Gray Williams, and Silver Gray.
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Green marble: It is a green colored block marble. There are varieties such as Verde Guatemala, Verde Alpi, and Verde Mare.
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Red marble: It is a red colored block marble. There are varieties such as Rosso Levanto, Rosso Verona, and Rojo Alicante.
These are just a few examples, and the varieties of block marble are quite numerous.
