Marble has been one of the most widely used stones throughout history, and many famous buildings are clad with it. For instance, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus Theatre on the South West slope of the Acropolis in Athens is comprised almost entirely of marble and was completed in AD 161. The Taj Mahal, which was […]

One of our favorite stones here at Marble & Granite is – you’ve guessed – marble! It has a translucent beauty all its’ own and there is nothing quite like it. Along with quartzite, granite, and limestone, it is an all-natural stone and before it became marble it was actually limestone. And before it was […]

Marble is a fabulous stone to use for kitchen worktops. It is not as hard as some other stones and does need a certain amount of care when in use, but most of it is common things to take care. Marble is what is known as a metamorphic rock and is formed from limestone which […]