Crystal Stone Features: Advantages vs. Disadvantages

Crystal Marble Stone, as its name implies is a type of marble that has recrystallized over a long time due to heat pressure from molten and hot magma and form large crystals. Its constituent crystals, which are often large and visible to the naked eye, distinguish crystal marble from sedimentary carbonate stone.

Crystal Stone Formation Process

The process of forming crystal marble is similar to metamorphic stones, so it is considered as a limestone metamorphic stone. Minerals such as hematite, quartz, calcite, and wollastonite are the constituents of this type of stone. If the amount of quartz ore is high, then its hardness will be higher. Among the most famous quarries from which this stone can be extracted are Aligudarz, Azna, Neyriz, Sirjan, and Qorveh crystal marble quarry.

Crystal Stone Features

The color of crystal marble stone is pure, white, and crystalline, and sometimes it has streaks and dark lines in gray. The presence of dark and gray lines in this stone indicates the carbonaceous material in it. When light hits this stone, due to its bright color and dazzling sheen, the light is reflected, so the use of crystal marble stone in the facade was usual in ancient times. Because with the reflection of light, not much heat is absorbed and, the building was protected from high heat.

Crystal Stone Application

Due to very low porosity crystal Marble stone has high abrasion resistance and low water absorption, so it is used in places that are exposed to moisture, such as bathrooms. Due to their crystalline nature and light color, crystal marble stone, like onyx stones, can transmit light to some extent, and this feature distinguishes it from others. It is also used as a kitchen cabinet and countertops. Other uses of this stone include stairs, paving, interior decoration, and stone artifacts such as water fountains, stone tableau, etc.

Crystal Stone Slab

As mentioned, crystal marble stones are processed into slabs due to their distinctive lines and designs. They are used in floors and walls of bathrooms, paving of buildings, and kitchen countertops. The slabs of this stone are also used on the wall and floor in book-match and four-match designs.

Crystal Stone Advantages

Some advantages of crystal stone are as follows:

• Relatively good abrasion resistance. This feature makes crystal suitable for use in crowded area.
• Low heat absorption due to bright colors.
• Engraving capability.
• Resistant to water penetration due to low porosity. This feature makes crystal suitable for use in toilets.
• Very beautiful, uniform and bright appearance.
• Has high compressive strength and strength against various weather conditions.

Crystal Stone Disadvantages

Like any other natural stone, crystal has its own downsides. Let’s take a look:

• Lack of variety of designs and colors
• Low adhesion to travertine stones

In general, the disadvantages of this stone are less than its advantages. It is considered one of the best and popular building stones.

Crystal Stones Price

The price of crystal marble stone depends on various parameters, which are stated in the following list:

• Stone quarry,
• Color and transparency, the smoother surface, the higher the price,
• Thickness, dimensions, and size,
• Type and quality of processing.

Iranian Crystal Marble

Persian Crystal marble is very popular in the local and international market. Iranian Building Crystal Stone Slabs are one of the most popular and beautiful building stones and it has its loyal fans for many years. Crystal stone slabs are used in the construction industry and attracts everybody with its light-colored background Light, White and Light Gray. It can be used in most residential and commercial spaces as interior or exterior floor or wall covering.

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