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“Exotic marbles” and “Exotic granites“. It probably shouldn’t have been the first time you heard (or in this case read) those words. Owners of a striking presence and unparalleled beauty, exotic materials have abandoned the idea of being just a trend and have become a reality in the world of high-end design and architecture. But what still fascinates, is what these materials are, and what makes them so different from others.
As Top Marble is a pioneer in exotic material and has always prided itself on working with this exclusive category, we tell you our secret! Just join us in this matter!
Unraveling the mystery
When we talk about stones, the conversation always has to be long and very detailed. That’s because we are talking about a material that was created by nature itself hundreds, perhaps thousands of years ago. But speaking in a very summarized and simple way, the secret lies in the composition.
Some suppliers of these materials (who work with us even) like to say that natural materials tend to be formed by the same minerals and in the same quantities. Marbles are always formed by limestone and Granites are always composed of feldspar and quartz. And that makes them very beautiful materials with fantastic, but common compositions. It is exactly at this point that the main difference of exotic material comes in. It is formed when a process went different than expected.
Thus, we can say that the material is exotic when something different happens during its formation. This difference can be a change in composition – different levels of minerals can cause absurd changes -, climatic conditions – changes in the climate can generate rain, and this turns the material into something different – or even natural geological conditions – earthquakes, soil movements and volcanic activity.
It is no coincidence that the main jargon for selling this type of material is “that material will not exist within an X period”, as it will not really exist again.
Understanding the patterns
As stated above, these materials work with the unpredictable and with forms that are often mysterious and mesmerizing. This is the true essence of exotic materials, working with different colors, unpredictable veins and, above all, an unforgettable visual pattern.
The colors of these materials can vary widely, as they are true works of art from nature. They can be found in basic colors like black, blue, green and yellow. But they can also be found in fabulous options, such as silver, gold, orange, red and other more basic color shades like green and black.
Just like natural stones, it is very important to check how the current batch looks like, because the differences can be so great, that it is often even possible to suspect that it is not the same material.
That is, ask to look at a photo of the material present in the stock or to make that famous “visit” at the factory. I guarantee you will not regret it!
Exotic marbles
Now that it has been explained a little about the exotic material and its origin, it is important to point out some benefits and curiosities that draw a lot of attention when we talk about Exotic Marbles, and that some situations are overlooked.
Marbles are natural materials, composed of limestone rock and formed from volcanic movement. Therefore, it ends up being a more porous material than others in the category of natural materials.
Contrary to what many people believe (and we hear this question with some frequency), it is a resistant material and with good waterproofing it can be one of the best – and longest lasting – investments for your project / home / office.
Strength and durability
Exotic marbles are based on their composition, with different levels of limestone that can transform it into a more resistant or more porous rock (as we have already said, the variations can be very large). Usually, they end up being more resistant and have unbelievable colors.
Because of this, exotic marble is considered a resistant material, but it requires some care when cleaning and maintaining it, all in order to maintain that impeccable and luxurious look that the environment gains with this type of stone.
All Marbles are susceptible to wine or acid stains (only a few are resistant to these stains). Therefore, they are indicated for indoor areas, always in bathrooms, toilets and bedrooms, areas that do not have direct exposure to the sun or that suffer from rain.
And remember, a good waterproofing can transform your material into something even more resistant, but even so, it is never recommended to apply it in the kitchen or areas that have direct contact with the grease and utensils commonly found in these spaces (it’s a precaution, you know? ).
Advantages and disadvantages
Just like everything in life, exotic marbles have advantages and disadvantages, and we separate them for you to have everything written down.
The main advantage of any marble is the air of luxury and power that it gives to the environment. This is all a matter of historical context (since this material has always been used in large official and luxurious buildings in the world), but it is our reality.
Another great benefit is the value that this material adds to the projects, since Marble is a noble and pure material.
As exotic marble is unique, it only amplifies all of these incredible benefits mentioned above, only a touch a little more rustic and mysterious (it is the perfect material for those who literally want to “innovate the classic”).
The main disadvantage of this material is that it is a little more delicate than other natural materials, being only ahead of the limestone. Unfortunately, when marble is placed next to industrialized quartz it ends up being left aside because it is susceptible to stains of grease and other acidic liquids.
Exotic Marbles = Exotic Colors
The colors of these materials usually combine in a more complete way, coming to be unified. Therefore, the veins match perfectly with the background colors, creating a rare beauty.
As this material is different from everything we are used to seeing and is still considered a trend in the market, we separated some colors for you to see the difference that such a material can offer to your project. It’s not even poetic?
And of course, for more exotic marble options you can click here .
Exotic granites
Exotic Granites are among the exotic materials best accepted by the stone market. Unlike the Marbles, they have been in circulation in the world of architecture and design for much longer, but usually under other names.
One of the best examples of this is the beloved Granite ace of clubs. It can be considered one of the variations of the traditional polar white. Of course, with a pigmentation pattern totally different from those already offered by normal materials, but still, it is a variation.
Other of the most famous variations of these materials are centaur granites , which are variations of each other, with a greater or lesser incidence of orange and black.
In other words, all exotic Granites are more sophisticated and rare variations of common Granites, which of course, always create that distinctive air in the environments in which it is applied, whether in a subtle or extravagant way.
These materials have a geological composition very similar to that of traditional Granite, a natural combination of quartz, limestone and feldspar. However, as already explained in this article, it has different levels of quartz and feldspar, which are the minerals that actually create these spectacular stones.
Strength and durability
Granites are known worldwide for their cost / benefit factor. Considered stones with a very high resistance and a relatively lower investment value when compared to other materials, it is considered the “top of it all” of the stone business.
In addition to being very resistant to blows, it does not suffer from the spillage of acidic liquids such as wine, and it easily tolerates the presence of fat, since the fat and liquid absorption rate of this material is very low.
It is also very resistant to direct exposure to sunlight and rain. This even allows installation outdoors or on a barbecue for example.
applications
Well, Exotic Granite is the exotic material that offers the greatest number of installation possibilities. As he is very hard, he ends up reacting very well to strokes or scratches (in case of scratches on the plate, a polishing well done already solves the situation). Not to mention that we don’t even need to talk about this material inside the kitchens, since surely you have had or seen someone who had this stone at home.
It is also an excellent option when it comes to the external area, since this stone is immune to exposure to sunlight and / or rain. Also try applying it on the floor, it is a unique experience!
Benefits and advantages
Granite is one of our bestsellers, second only to industrialized quartz (which is the darlings of the national market). All this due to the cost / benefit factor.
It is a stone that has a lower investment value than other materials while offering very high resistance in return.
Unlike other natural stones, it can be applied to almost any area – be it internal or external – without fear, as it is a material that will not change over time or with liquids.
The main disadvantage of this material is not exactly a negative point, but a natural feature. You will never find a granite that has no pigmentation. Whether it is more open or more closed, they all offer patterns that allow interesting compositions, but which in many situations are discarded when comparing the homogeneous colors of industrialized options.
And the colors of exotic granites?
In fact, the color options are limited when it comes to Granites, but the exotic materials always surprise us.
The most commonly found colors are variations of black and white (which can range from absolute white to ice or gray), green, blue, yellow, orange and in some cases even red ( Red Dragon is an example of red stone that offers compositions fantastic).
Everything will depend on the lot and the need for the project. But no problem, we separated some options within our portfolio of exotic Granites for you to get acquainted!
Exotic Quartzites
Yes, this material was not in the original sketch and so many exotic materials at once can be confusing, but we could not help talking about it.
You probably have seen many Quartzites in your life, but unfortunately I didn’t know what they really were. But as this differentiation now exists, you need to know that there is a lot of Quartzite being sold as Granite out there.
YES! Many marketers in the market end up selling Quartzites as Granites for lack of information or a geological report. Of course, for the client it can be a positive thing (since Quartzites have an investment value higher than that of Granite), but still, it is important to recognize at least their differences.
Composition
Incredibly, Quartzite and Granite have very similar composition, but when we take a close look, there in the minerals present in the earth, the main difference between them is quartz. Hence the name Quartzito.
The resistance of a Quartzite is much higher, exactly because it has this higher concentration of one of the most resistant materials in nature (which even needs to be cut with the latest diamond equipment).
applications
Quartzite has a higher hardness (soft scale) than Granite, and therefore it can be used in practically any type of environment, whether internal or external.
As in its structure the concentration of Quartz is very high, it ends up being extremely hard and resistant to practically all situations that a natural material could face, such as acidic liquids, abrasive and / or sharp utensils and even the sun or rain.
The colors of Quartzite
Quartzites have fantastic colors. With tones that go between the tones found in all natural materials, this stone fuses colors, veins and pigments in a harmonious and heterogeneous way.
The result is always a fantastic composition. We have separated some of the colors that we have available in our catalog, just for you to get a sense of what we are really talking about.
summary
All of these exotic materials are 100% natural and can already be considered darlings in the national and international stone market.
Of course, here in USA Pennsylvania, these materials are still not the most sought after (since the industrialized options are still the favorites of the Brazilian consumer), but still, it is worth investing a little more in a superior material in resistance and as you you could even see it in that matter, unforgettable!
If you need some options for materials like this, just talk to us on our phone 1(610)200-5484 or contact us by email, info@unitedgranitepa.com
And of course, if you want to know a little more about stones and some market trend, keep reading this special selection that we have prepared for you:
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