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Formation & Differences Between Marble and Granite

General Definition

• Broad Sense:
  • Marble: Any stone with texture.
  • Granite: Any stone with spots.
• Narrow Sense:
  • "Marble" originally referred to stone from Dali, Yunnan.
  • Today, most marble in China does not come from Dali.

Geological Differences

Granite (Igneous Rock)

• Type: Igneous rock (acid crystalline plutonic rock).
• Formation:
  • Formed from magma or volcanic lava that has cooled & solidified.
  • The amount of silica (SiO₂) and feldspar content determine the stone’s properties.
• Composition:
  • Silica content: 65%–75%
  • Primary minerals:
    • Feldspar
    • Quartz
    • Mica
• Structure:
  • Hard & dense
  • Granular texture (due to crystallization of quartz & feldspar).

Marble (Metamorphic Rock)

• Type: Metamorphic rock.
• Formation:
  • Created by high temperature & pressure inside the Earth's crust.
  • The structure, texture, and composition of the original rock undergo qualitative changes.
• Composition:
  • Main minerals:
    • Calcite
    • Limestone
    • Serpentine
    • Dolomite
  • Calcium carbonate content: Over 50%
• Properties:
  • Softer than granite.
  • Easily weathered & corroded by:
    • Carbon dioxide
    • Carbides
    • Moisture
  • Loses luster quickly due to exposure.

Surface Treatment & Market Considerations

• Natural stone has micro-pores, making it prone to stains.
• Processing plants apply surface treatments to enhance durability.
• Artificially Processed Stone:
  • Many stones sold today have artificial coloring.
  • After 6 months to 1 year, they fade & reveal their true appearance.
  • Example: Many "large green" stones on the market are dyed, not naturally green.