Marble is one of the most luxurious stones and is highly preferred because of its natural grain patterns and high lustre which infuses a rich and elegant look. Marble can be broadly classified into Italian marble which is quarried from Northern Italy and Indian marble which is primarily quarried from the Indian state of Rajasthan. If you are confused between these two options then this guide will tell you whether Indian or Italian marble is more suitable for your home.
Appearance
- Italian marble has a luxurious crystal-like appearance and a high lustrous sheen while Indian marble has a medium lustre.
- Both these types of natural marble are available in a wide variety of colour options and natural grain patterns.
Strength and Durability
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- Indian marble is available in a thickness of about 30mm while the thickness of Italian marble ranges between 18 to 20 mm.
- While the latter is much softer, it may develop small hairline cracks over a period of time.
- A thin nylon sheet is used as a backing for this type of marble so that it can provide extra reinforcement.
- Also, Italian marble has to be treated with epoxy resins and matching pigments to increase its strength, hence one side of the Italian marble is always pre-polished so that it can hide the chemical resins.