Marmoreal
Marmoreal is a term used to describe a family of stone materials that resemble marble in appearance. Natural marmoreal rocks feature veined textures and a range of colors similar to marble, while engineered marmoreal slabs are made by combining calcium carbonate with resins to produce consistent patterns and greater durability. The name derives from marmora, the Latin word for marble.
Composition and properties: Natural marmoreal varieties are dominated by calcite or dolomite, with impurities such as
Occurrence and production: Natural marmoreal rocks form in carbonate-rich metamorphic or sedimentary settings where minerals recrystallize.
Uses and care: Marmoreal is employed in architectural finishes, countertops, flooring, and sculpture. Engineered variants are
History and terminology: The term marmoreal has appeared in geological and architectural contexts since the 19th
See also: Marble, Calcareous rock, Engineered stone, Stone fabrication.