{"id":6002,"date":"2021-08-03T10:59:35","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T07:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kallimarmaro.gr\/?p=6002"},"modified":"2021-08-03T11:01:08","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T08:01:08","slug":"the-3-main-categories-of-natural-stones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kallimarmaro.gr\/en\/the-3-main-categories-of-natural-stones\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 main categories of natural stones"},"content":{"rendered":"

How are natural stones made?<\/h2>\n

I believe this is a very important question to answer in order to understand better and be able to appreciate natural stones.<\/p>\n

Natural stones are formed through millions of years, under certain circumstances like heat (in combination with slow or quick cooling), pressure, chemical processes or accumulation of sediments. These formulations happen mostly below earth\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n

There are three main categories of rocks based on how they were formed<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Metamorphic rocks have been modified by heat, pressure, and chemical processes.
\n\u2022 Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation of sediments.
\n\u2022 Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of molten rock material.<\/p>\n

Below you can find some of the most well known rocks of each of the three categories along with some specific examples.<\/p>\n

Metamorphic: Marble, Slate, Quarzite<\/h2>\n
\"Volakas

Volakas, a Greek dolomitic marble with grey veins<\/p><\/div>\n

\"IMG

Dionisos, a Greek white marble with subtle veins<\/p><\/div>\n

\"IMG

Thassos Venato, a Greek white marble with small crystals<\/p><\/div>\n

\"nestos\"

Nestos beige, a Greek marble with a mesmerizing pattern<\/p><\/div>\n

\"IMG

Azul Macaubas Quartzite<\/p><\/div>\n

Sedimentary: Limestone, Travertine, Onyx<\/h2>\n
\"moca\"

Moca Wood limestone<\/p><\/div>\n

\"crema\"

Crema limestone<\/p><\/div>\n

\"terracoral\"

Terra Coral limestone is Kallimarmaron’s own quarry<\/p><\/div>\n

\"yellowtravertine\"

Yellow travertine<\/p><\/div>\n

\"silvertravertine\"

Silver travertine<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Kallimarmaron

Golden travertine<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Ivory

Ivory onyx<\/p><\/div>\n

Igneous: Granite, Basalt<\/h2>\n
\"Rosa

Rosa Porri\u00f1o granite<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Black

Angola black granite<\/p><\/div>\n

I hope this was helpful!<\/p>\n

Let me know your thoughts and comments!<\/p>\n