marble
Verde Guatemala Marble
Verde Guatemala Marble is a serpentinite, often commercially referred to as marble. It is characterized by its deep green color with intricate white and dark veining patterns. This stone is formed from the metamorphism of olivine-rich ultramafic igneous rocks and contains accessory minerals such as serpentine, chlorite, and epidote.
- Quarry
- Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
- Mohs hardness
- 3–4
- Water absorption
- 0.19–0.48%
- ASTM spec
- ASTM C503
- Installed price
- $60–$150/sq ft installed
- Slab price
- $40–$100/sq ft slab
- Finishes
- Polished, Bush Hammered, Tumbled, Brushed, Honed, Split, Machine Cut, Natural Surface, Sandblasted, Acid Washing, Combed, Leathered, Water Jet, Filled, Chiseled, Pickling
- Applications
- Countertops, monuments, mosaic, interior wall and floor applications, fountains, pool and wall capping, stairs, window sills
- USA distributors
- Marble Systems; Ultra Stones USA; ABC Stone; Marblewarehouse.com; Country Floors
- Maintenance
- Regular cleaning with a mild, pH-neutral cleanser is recommended. Avoid abrasive or acidic cleaners. Applying a sealant can help protect the marble from stains and maintain its polished finish.