Marble Coasters

Description

These marble coasters are primarily white, but less porous than some of the sets that you will also find in my shop.

Marble is a nonfoliated metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone. This metamorphic process causes a complete recrystallization of the original rock. The temperatures and pressures necessary to form marble usually destroy any fossils and sedimentary textures present in the original rock. Unlike slate, marble is nonfoliated – whereas slate experiences intense heat and/or pressure in one direction, marble experiences these forces from all sides, eliminating any striations that would occur. Pure white marble is the result of metamorphism of very pure limestone. The characteristic swirls and veins of many colored marble varieties are usually due to various mineral impurities such as clay, silt, sand, iron oxides, or chert.

Marble, of course, is a stone of choice for sculptors across history and geography. The word "marble" derives from the Greek marmaros, which means "shining stone." I particularly enjoy the porous nature of these pieces, and have painstakingly sealed each nook and cranny to prevent the stone from absorbing liquid or stain. I hope these shining stones brighten your days as much as they have brightened mine through their creation.

These 4x4 inch tumbled marble coasters have been sealed to prevent staining. The seal also enhances the natural variations in color of the stone. Each coaster has four cork feet on the underside to prevent the stone from damaging your surfaces.

Set of four tumbled and polished marble coasters. You will receive the coasters in the pictures. If you have a preference for other colors, let me know and I will work with you to find stone that matches your needs.

Added on Oct 29, 2009

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