Crystalline marble stones of Iran (White marble)

Crystalline marble is a widely used stone in construction, resembling limestone but with a transparent and compact texture. It is often confused with marble. Contrary to popular belief, its name is not derived from China but rather based on its visual features. When struck, it emits a sound resembling Chinese melodies, with the sound becoming more similar as the stone’s diameter decreases.

This article discusses one of the most attractive white stones, introduced by the KMC .

Iran White Marble, also known as White Marble in Iran, is a renowned Iranian crystalline marble. This natural stone features a white background with distinctive diagonal lines in gray and black. Its crystal-clear appearance makes it particularly well-suited for environments with low lighting conditions.

Points about crystalline marble stones

Crystalline marble generally have a white background color, although some may exhibit shades of bluish-gray or even darker tones. For instance, Patk crystal stone stands out with its dark brown color. These stones have coarse crystals.

One of the most desirable features of crystal stone is its light transmission capability, attributed to its crystalline structure. Its resistance to weather conditions allows for its use in outdoor spaces, such as pedestrian walkways and paving.

The light color of this stone prevents heat absorption. Due to its high density and compactness, crystal stones have very low water absorption. Stones with low water absorption are less prone to cracking and damage. The compactness and lack of porosity prevent the stone from adhering well to mortar, limiting its applicability in building facades.

Places to use crystalline marble stone

Pedestrian walkway paving, flooring, decorative elements, sculptures, urban furniture, street tables, staircases, cobblestones, cabinet stones, countertop stones, threshold stones for sanitary services, bathrooms, swimming pools, courtyard and parking floor stones, stone tables or surfaces, elevator walls.

Mines of this stone in Iran

Mines such as Aligudarz, Yazd, Neyriz, Sirjan, Azna, and many others are among the well-known mines where Crystalline Marble is extracted. This stone falls into the category of metamorphic limestone and is composed of coarse and visible crystals.

Advantages of using stones with a white background

Using white stone can create the illusion of a larger home space. Light-colored stones are ideal for poorly lit areas. White color, acting as a subtle background, highlights other elements. Color plays a crucial role in selecting building stones, as it greatly impacts the visual aspects. White evokes feelings of cleanliness, purity, and confidence, influencing design and individual moods.

Neyriz

Neyriz Crystalline Marble, an ancient Iranian stone, features a white background with black lines. It has gained significant popularity and is highly consumed in Iran. Known for its fine crystals, the stone exhibits remarkable durability and absorbency. It boasts low water absorption, high compressive strength, and resistance to abrasion. While historically processed longitudinally and in slab form, recent advancements have introduced saw-based slab processing. The presence of black lines in the stone allows for beautiful book-match and herringbone patterns. Nowadays, this stone finds extensive use as flooring and wall cladding in luxurious lobbies, halls, and elegant salons.

Aligudarz

The stone is highly glossy and reflective, enhancing light reflection. This material is available in slab form with book-match and herringbone patterns. It is widely recognized as an export-quality stone worldwide. Moreover, it boasts high polishability and exhibits resistance to abrasion and high pressure. With low water absorption, it offers a reasonable price and has a low specific weight.

This stone commonly used for exterior facades, interior walls of buildings and halls, as well as flooring.

Azna

The stone exhibits high glossiness and reflectivity, enhancing light reflection. This characteristic greatly enhances its visual appeal. Additionally, the stone’s surface has a mirror-like finish, contributing to its overall shine.

This stone commonly used as a stone for countertops, flooring, and interior walls in residential, commercial, and office buildings.

Qorveh

Qorveh (Saiman) is a type of stone that has a pure white and glossy color, while its impurities range in dark shades of color. This stone has a coarse crystalline texture, high quality, and a reasonable price. Additionally, Qorveh exhibits high resistance to abrasion and pressure.

Laybid

It is a white stone with gray and black veins. It has high resistance to pressure and abrasion, low water absorption, and excellent polishability.

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