tgorse | January 24, 2010
Yes, but because marble is a soft material, acids (i.e. lemon juice,
tomato juice, wine, vinegar) will etch the surface. Etching is more
visible on polished marble than it is on marble that has either a
honed or an antiqued finish. While marble in a kitchen is more likely
to etch, stain and scratch, this “patina” is what’s appealing [...]
Category: Stone Selection |
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Tags: Acids, Kitchen Counter, Lemon Juice, Patina, Polished Marble, Soft Material, Surface Etching, Tomato Juice, Wine Vinegar
tgorse | December 22, 2009
A very soft stone made of a variety of impure talc. It is a dense
mineral that develops a patina as it wears and is often stain
resistant.
TYPICAL USES
Used for countertops, sinks, flooring, and vertical surfaces.
Available in various sizes, including slab.
Category: Natural Stone |
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Tags: Flooring, Patina, Slab, Soft Stone, Talc, Typical Uses, Vertical Surfaces
