The stone market offers a wide variety of stones, and consumers often face challenges while selecting. One of the most common issues is how to distinguish whether a stone is natural marble.
Characteristics of Natural Marble
Natural marble is formed naturally and has the following characteristics:
- Dense texture, high compressive strength, low water absorption, softer texture, and filled with natural seams. It belongs to the category of medium-hard alkaline stones.
- Bright color with natural veining and imperfections.
- Consistent texture throughout.
Characteristics of Artificial Marble
Artificial marble is made from crushed stone, cement, resin, and other materials. Its characteristics are:
- Murky color without natural veining.
- Backing with a mesh net.
Simple Methods to Distinguish Between Natural and Artificial Marble
- Check the back: Natural marble usually doesn't have a mesh backing, while artificial marble typically does.
- Examine the surface: Natural marble has a bright surface with natural veining and imperfections, with consistent texture throughout. Artificial marble's color is murky without natural veining, and the surface pattern may be artificial and easily worn off if polished.
- Conduct an acid test: Drop a bit of hydrochloric acid on the surface of natural marble; it will produce foam. Artificial marble will not produce significant foam.
How to Choose a Natural Marble Dining Table
Natural marble dining tables are a hallmark of high-end home decor. Their elegant appearance and unique texture add a noble atmosphere to your home. When choosing a natural marble dining table, pay attention to the following points:
- Choose reputable sellers: Reputable sellers usually provide quality certificates and after-sales services.
- Carefully inspect the stone quality: The stone surface should be free of cracks, chips, or discoloration. The texture should be clear, natural, and evenly distributed.
- Pay attention to stone maintenance: Natural marble should avoid contact with acidic and alkaline substances and be cleaned and maintained regularly.
Fanstone Furniture
Fanstone Furniture is a professional seller of natural marble furniture. We have extensive experience and a professional team to provide you with high-quality natural marble dining tables and other furniture products. Our products come in various styles to meet your diverse needs.
We also offer custom furniture services to design and create unique furniture products based on your personalized requirements. If you are looking for high-quality natural marble dining tables, please visit our website or contact us.
Here are some of our natural marble dining table products:
- Italy Arabescato Marble Dining Table
- Italy Carrara Marble Dining Table
- Beige Travertine Marble Dining Table
- White Travertine Marble Dining Table
- Italy Calacatta Viola Marble Dining Table
- Italy Statuario Marble Dining Table
We believe you will find the product you desire.