Marble is a metamorphic stone that forms when limestone is subjected to heat and pressure. It is composed primarily of calcite, however, it can contain other minerals.
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Quartz is made using a mixture of man-made resin and quartz stone. They are a favoured option among many home-owners for kitchen countertops.
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Travertine is composed of calcium carbonates as if formed in limestone caves which are exposed to hot springs over time. It comes in a range of colours which is affected by iron content.
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A sedimentary rock created thanks to depositing formations from ocean floors, sand, quartz and calcite. Over time, it is formed due to the compression of these elements grouped together.
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This sedimentary rock is composed of calcium carbonate. The limestone found on the Maltese islands is softer. Two different varieties can be found – Globigerina and Coralline.
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This sedimentary rock is composed of calcium carbonate. The limestone found on the Maltese islands is softer. Two different varieties can be found – Globigerina and Coralline.
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Terrazzo is a man-made material that consists of prefabricated precasts that include chips of marble, granite, glass, quartz, shell or other materials. In order for these substances to coagulate, cement or epoxy matrix can be used.
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