Ark, Ark Birjand, Arsanjan, Bajestan, Black Dehbid and Other Marble Types

Ark, Ark Birjand, Arsanjan, Bajestan, Black Dehbid and other marble types are to be discussed here. Marble is a metamorphic rock which is formed from limestone recrystallization under high temperature and pressure over millions of years. Iran has various marble quarries. Some Iranian famous marbles are to be introduced here.

Marble Ark

Mine Situation: Iran-Fars-Safa Shahr

Stone Name: Ark Marble

Ark stone or Ark Kheshti marble comes in cream and blue colors. It sometimes can be found in a mixture of the two colors. Consumption of the blue and cream-blue types are common in parking lots, staircases and other interior parts.  Ark Marble quarry locates in Harabarjan village, Dehbid mountains.

Marble Ark Birjand

Mine Situation: Iran-southern Khorasan-birjand

Stone Name: Ark Birjand Marble

Light cream color together with beautiful orange veins have made Ark Bastam Marble one of the most stunning Iranian stone in the world. Low water absorption, high abrasion and brittleness resistance are some of Bastaam excellent properties which makes it capable of taking a very good polish. Ark Bastam marble can be cut in tile and slab dimensions. It is very applicable for kitchen and hall flooring. Ark Bastam quarry is located in Khowsaf village, Birjand city.

Marble Arsanjan

Mine Situation: Iran-Fars

Stone Name: Arsanjan Marble

Arsanjan marble, a cream-beige, middle-grade stone which due to its special texture it also called Partavousi Arsanjan. Affordable price, capability of taking a good polish and high comprehensive resistance makes it applicable for every possible parts of the building such as walls, staircases, stairs and floors. However, it usually is used for halls and rooms flooring. Arsanjan quarry locates in Arsanjan city, Fars province.

Marble Bajestan

• Mine Situation: Iran-North Khorasan-Bajestan
• Stone Name: Bajestan Marble

A Colorful stone free from red, pink and cream-pink discoloration quarried in Bajestan city, Khorasan province. Bajestan marble stone is suitable for every parts of the building except the areas exposed to sunlight.

Marble Bastam

• Mine Situation: Iran-southern Khorasan-birjand
• Stone Name: Bastam Marble

Bastam Marble Stone has a light cream color combined with light and dark brown veins and shades which classifies based on these patterns. Low water absorption and high abrasion resistance makes it very applicable in every parts of the interior spaces in both tile and slab dimensions. Bastam quarry locates in Khowsaf village, Birjand city, south Khorasan province.

Marble Bavanat

• Mine Situation: Iran-Fars-bavanat
• Stone Name: Bavanat Marble

By having a beautiful color and pattern, Red Bavanat Marble has become one of the most beautiful Iranian stone. In comparison with other red marbles it has more uniformity in color and texture. Red Bavanat marble is very applicable in interior spaces. Due to color fading in sunlight it is recommended to not use in exterior spaces. Red Bavanat quarry is located in Bavanat city, Fars province.

Marble Black Dehbid

• Mine Situation: Iran-Fars-Safa Shahr
• Stone Name: Black Dehbid Marble

A black marble combined with golden veins with a relatively low water absorption. Black Dehbid is suitable for every parts of the building except the areas exposed to sunlight.

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