Marble

Marble is a type of mineral that contains calcium carbonate. It emerges from the crystallisation of limestone and dolomitic rocks. Besides being 90%-98% composed of calcium carbonate, marble also contains low levels of magnesium carbonate. The color of marble is white or greyish. Other colours that may appear are the result of mixtures with foreign substances.

Marble Gallery

Under high temperatures and pressure, the crystalline structure of limestone and similar minerals is transformed into marble. Among the minerals that are responsible for the color of marble are mica, graphite, iron oxides, talc and pyrite. A look into its history will show that marble has been used in architecture throughout history.

World history reveals examples of marble being used in ancient temples, open-air theaters, in the pyramids and the tombs of the pharaohs. The amply distributed marble mines across the world are to be found to a large part in Belgium, Spain, France and Italy. The highest quality of marble is mined from Africa, India and America. In Turkey, marble is more abundant in provinces such as Afyon, Denizli, Bursa, Izmit, Ankara, Izmir, and Yozgat. The history of the civilizations that ruled over Anatolia is striking in terms of the importance placed on marble art. Marble is generally used to a larger extent in the construction sector. It is employed to answer many of the needs of the construction sector.