Pièce de Marble
Travertino Vallanca
- Marble
- Beige
-
Marble
natural stone"Everything is already in the marble. It is up to the sculptor to free it." Jean Cocteau
Cocteau's vision suggests that marble already holds forms and possibilities, just waiting to be revealed by the artist. A creative process in which the fabricator collaborates with the material to bring his ideas to life.
Marble, a noble and immutable material, exudes perfection and purity. For Michelangelo, it was a living material, able to reveal the forms hidden witin the rough stone.
Marble is much more than just a stone ; it is poetry frozen in stone, a paean to human creativity and timeless beauty.
Pros and consMarble includes any limestone rock that develops a significant patina. Choosing marble comes down to emphasising the authenticity of a living stone that evolves over time.
Marble can be sedimentary, i.e. the result of an accumulation of detrital and residual elements, or metamorphic, i.e. pre-existing rocks that have undergone metamorphosis under the influence of pressure and/or temperature.
Calcite is the main mineral in marble, giving it its chalky character. Some marbles consist of dolomite, a harder mineral than calcite, allowing other applications.
Care- + Natural stone
- + Wide colour range
- + UV-resistant
- + Shockproof
- + Heat resistant (but susceptible to thermal shock)
- - Does not tolerate acids
- - Significantly high porosity
- - Scratches easily
- Clean with clear water or natural pH-neutral soap using a microfiber cloth or sponge and warm water. Rinse well with warm water and dry.
- Do not use abrasive surfaces to clean : they scratch or scuff easily.
- Do not use degreasing products based on vinegar, lemon or washing-up liquid: marble consists of limestone and reacts to acids.
You may also like
Discover more blocs of Marble
