Marble is one of the highest quality stones found in Iran. Of course, marble is basically a commercial term and is specific to Iran. For this reason, in most foreign sources, marble and marble are considered as one.

However, some people confuse marble with marble; but the two are different. Marble is the result of the compaction of limestone, due to the pressure of the upper layers. Depending on the origin and method of making marble, different types of it can be found in Iran.

This stone may have different colors and designs due to the presence of streaks and impurities in its structural network. Also, its different degree of transformation causes them to be varied in terms of hardness and quality.

Iranian marble is known in the world markets and is exported to most countries. Beautiful granulation and low porosity has made Iranian marble to be used as one of the most widely used building stones.

Why is Iranian marble so important in the world?

Iran is one of the rich sources of decorative stones and architectural materials due to its various building stones. In the field of marble, Iran is one of the largest exporters of this stone in the world. The quality of Iranian marble is high and this has caused it to be of special importance in the global markets for stone and construction materials.

Marble is one of the stones that must be formed in certain conditions. The volume of the upper masses should be such that it transforms at the lower levels. In addition, tectonic factors such as folding have little effect on it.

Therefore, formations of this genus and in these tectonic conditions can be found in parts of our country such as Khorasan. The marbles that exist in this area are exactly in line with the conditions for creating quality marble. On the other hand, the colors and designs they have created have made it more beautiful as a building stone.

Properties of Iranian marble

The marbles found in Iran have special properties that have caused more attention to them. We examine some of these features.

Low porosity: One of the factors that cause high quality building and decorative stones is their low porosity and permeability. These factors increase the penetration of moisture into the rock. Hence, the stone wears out quickly and becomes discolored. Iranian marbles have low porosity and this is one of the distinguishing features of marble.

High strength: Although the primary rock from which marble is formed is limestone; But Iranian marble is in a good state of transformation. Metamorphosis of the rock makes it stronger and increases the hardness.

- Design and color: If you examine the types of Iranian marbles, you will see various and beautiful colors and designs that have made this stone suitable for various construction applications.

Due to the conditions that Iranian marble has, it has been able to capture the pulse of the global market and be known as a quality construction product.

Types of Iranian marbles

Iranian marble quarries are located in different cities and each has been formed under specific conditions. This factor has caused them to have different types. Some types of Iranian marbles include the following.

- Harsin marble (beige): This stone is created by recrystallization of limestone. Harsin has high strength, beauty and resistance to environmental factors such as erosion and fire. That is why it is one of the most valuable marble stones. Harsin has a clear and shiny color and its special beauty is noteworthy.

- Kashmar marble (white): Kashmar marble is extracted from Kashmar quarry in Khorasan Razavi province. Their special white color has made them one of the best options for flooring.

- Khoy marble (white): Khoy marble is also one of the most famous stones in our country. Its color is also cream to white. The texture is compact and durable, making it highly resistant.

- Kashan Marble (Golden Black): As the name implies, it has a black background. The presence of iron, chromite and manganese in its structure has caused its dark color. There are also white or golden streaks in it, which indicate that the seams of the rock are filled with veins of other minerals.

Yazd and Jargaviyeh marble (Pertavousi): When the pressures of the upper layers are applied to the lower sedimentary layers in a multifaceted and wavy manner, the veins in the stone will be curved and patterned. This type of marble is beige and olive in color. Reasonable price and beautiful color and design have also caused it to have many customers.

Bajestan marble (red): This stone has a reddish pink color and is extracted from sources located in Bajestan city of Khorasan Razavi province. Pink halos are clearly visible on the surface of this rock and each of the quarries of this rock has a different color and texture.

Bajestan marble should not be used in exterior facades, because it fades in the sun.

- Lashtar marble (black): Lashtar marble quarries are located in 35 km of Isfahan, Lashtar region and its annual extraction capacity is about 360,000 tons. This stone has a dazzling black or gray color and is therefore world famous.

Its gray color is very similar to Italian pietra gray marble. This stone is used in various places such as paving, stairs, interior facade and exterior facade.

- Khobsangan marble (cream): The quarries of this stone are located in Khor and Biabank area of ​​Nain city of Isfahan province. In this stone, irregular red and brown lines are spread on the background of the stone worm, creating an image similar to an ECG. This stone is used in stairs, paving of residential and office complexes.

- Abadeh marble (cream-pink): Abadeh marble is extracted from quarries located in Abarkooh city of Yazd province. According to the factory, it is found in cream and pink colors, with and without waves.

This rock is formed from the composition of calcareous sediments with granite millions of years ago and fossils can be seen in it. Abadeh marble is used in the body and floor of stairs and residential spaces.

From which quarries are Iranian marbles extracted?

The most important marble quarries in Iran include the following:

- The marble of Sardar quarry, from which Zolfaghar stone is extracted, has a high strength and moisture does not cause any problems on them. This stone is also exported to other countries.

- One of the largest marble mines is located in Kashmir. This mine has white and light stones. High and low line designs can be seen between the rocks of this quarry.

- Another Iranian marble mine is located in Abarkooh, Yazd province. Abadeh marble is one of the bright stones.

- There are other mines in Kashan, Mahallat, Yazd, Khoy, etc. and each of them has a special type of marble.

- Dehbid marble is also present in world markets. Dehbid mine has light colored marbles.

What type of Iranian marble production is related to?

Most mines in Iran have marble with bright colors such as white, cream, cream flower and the like. For this reason, most marble mining in Iran is of this type.

Mines such as Harsin Sardar, Khoy, Dehbid, Bavanat and Kashmar have clear marbles. Of course, their quality is different in different mines. Because of this, their prices also vary depending on the quality.