Marble

In the ancient domain of architecture, marble stone was embraced by both Greeks and Romans as the ultimate tool for conveying an idealized environment. Today marble continues the universal opulence tradition and divine beauty tradition. It is a metamorphic rock that is not foliated. Marble is made up of two common re-crystallized carbonate minerals in calcite and dolomite, most easily recognized by its veining colorful patterns. Its roots can be traced back to the Americas from the Mediterranean region and is the product of the metamorphosis of calcareous rock. The impurities in the calcareous stone are the leading factor behind the sometimes white surface color variation. Either once residing in ancient Rome's villas and palaces or the comfort of American architecture and industry, marble remains synonymous with natural beauty and elegance.