Marble History

Marble, formed by the crystallization of limestone and dolomite limestones, has a history dating back to ancient times. Marble can be defined as a crystalline mineral-containing volcanic rock. With its hard, durable and glossy surface; It is used in decoration and construction industries. Marble has been used by people throughout its history for artistic, architectural and decorative purposes. In ancient times, the Greek and Roman empires processed marble to make marble statues and buildings. At the same time, high quality samples of marble were used in structures such as mosques, palaces and baths in the Ottoman Empire. Today, marble is widely used in interior and exterior decoration of houses, stairs and wall coverings. Marble is also used for exterior cladding of large buildings, as a hat layer for monuments and sculptures. The durable and luxurious appearance of marble is still very popular today.

Turkey Marble Types

Turkey is an important marble producer worldwide and there are many different types of marble. Some important Turkish marble varieties are:
- Afyon White: It is white in color and is often used in wall coverings, floor coverings and stair steps.
- Bursa Beige: Dark beige color and used in interior decorations, floor coverings and stair steps.
- Nero Marquina: Used on black and white patterned surfaces such as tables and countertops.
- Sivas Red: It is used in reddish tones and in wall coverings, floor coverings and stair steps.
- Thassos White: It is a light white color and is often used in wall coverings, floor coverings and bathroom countertops.
These varieties are just a few examples, there are many different colors and patterns of marble in Turkey.

Popular Marble of Recent Times: Calacatta!

Calacatta marble is a type of marble found in Italy with a white and black pattern. Because of its unique pattern and bright white color, Calacatta marble is often used for luxury interior decorations, on surfaces such as bathroom counters and marble tables. At the same time, it should be noted that marble is an expensive material. Calacatta marble is considered an important marble and popular around the world outside of Italy.

The Most Expensive Marble: Bianco Carrara!

Some of the most expensive types of marble are:

- Bianco Carrara: It is a type of white marble from Italy. It is quite popular because of its shiny appearance and unique pattern.
- Statuario: It is a type of white marble from Italy and is very popular due to its unique pattern.

- Green Maya: It is a type of green marble from Mexico and is rare and expensive due to its unique pattern.

- Portoro: It is a type of dark black marble found in Italy and is expensive due to its unique pattern.

These types of marble are just a few examples, and the list of the most expensive types of marble can change constantly. Also, the price of marble can vary depending on many factors such as availability, quality, pattern, color and demand.