Limestone

   Limestone and Marble begin as the same material. Marble is simply changed limestone, or to use the technical term, metamorphic limestone.
Limestone and Marble begin as the same material. Marble is simply changed limestone, or to use the technical term, metamorphic limestone.

   Limestone is the result of millions of years of sea shells and bones of sea creatures settling as sediment on an ocean floor (hence it is called a sedimentary stone). The calcium in the bones & shells combines with Carbon Dioxide in the water to form Calcium Carbonate, which is the basic mineral structure of all limestone and marble. Less than 3% of the stone is the color, which is simply other natural elements present when the stone formed (ie iron deposits give you a reddy brown).
Limestone is the result of millions of years of sea shells and bones of sea creatures settling as sediment on an ocean floor (hence it is called a sedimentary stone). The calcium in the bones & shells combines with Carbon Dioxide in the water to form Calcium Carbonate, which is the basic mineral structure of all limestone and marble. Less than 3% of the stone is the color, which is simply other natural elements present when the stone formed (ie iron deposits give you a reddy brown).

   Given enough heat and pressure, limestone will crystallize, resulting in marble. The crystal structure allows marble to take a polish, and bring out the color  Given enough heat and pressure, limestone will crystallize, resulting in marble. The crystal structure allows marble to take a polish, and bring out the color of the other trace elements. Limestone, not being crystallized, will not polish.

Limestone Pictures

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Important Comments

   What you see is your computer's interpretation of that color code.

 What you see is your computer's interpretation of that color code.

   Natural stone varies in pattern and tone from shipment to shipment, and tile to tile within a shipment. This variation adds to the uniqueness and beauty of the installation. Recommend owner and designer check the stone before installation.

 Natural stone varies in pattern and tone from shipment to shipment, and tile to tile within a shipment. This variation adds to the uniqueness and beauty of the installation. Recommend owner and designer check the stone before installation.

   Purchaser understands that natural stone products, such as marble and granite, are inherently subject to variations in shading and markings. Purchaser acknowledges that it has inspected and accepted this shipment with the full knowledge and understanding that any claims concerning the acceptability of the product must be presented to Catalina Design Center and resolved prior to installation. Please Contact us for a sample

Purchaser understands that natural stone products, such as marble and granite, are inherently subject to variations in shading and markings. Purchaser acknowledges that it has inspected and accepted this shipment with the full knowledge and understanding that any claims concerning the acceptability of the product must be presented to Catalina Design Center and resolved prior to installation. Please Contact us for a sample