What is an exotic stone?
Exotic natural stone falls into the premium category and is closely associated with luxury and sophisticated design.
It is a type of stone that will add value to any project, both aesthetically and functionally. They are irreverent stones because they are out of the ordinary and because they stand out from the most common stones on the market.
Find out what sets exotic natural stone apart:
Exotic Natural Stone: What makes it different from ordinary stone?
What differentiates an ordinary stone from an exotic one is the composition of the stone. Marble is essentially made up of limestone, but granite is made up of minerals such as quartz and feldspar. The pattern of these types of stones follows a so-called common pattern, but that doesn’t mean they are less or more beautiful than exotic stones, because it’s just a matter of geology. What happens with exotic stones is that something unusual happens during their formation process, altering their composition, the shape of the veins and the colors of the stones. These events can be as varied as: soil movement, volcanic activity, climate change or mineral alterations.
Where do exotic stones come from?
Exotic stones are quarried all over the world, as there is a wide variety of marble, granite and onyx. Some of the locations are countries such as Italy, Pasquitão, Turkey, Brazil, etc. After being extracted, they are imported by processing factories around the world.
Uses for exotic natural stone:
- Wall cladding;
- Bathroom countertops;
- Tables and other furniture;
- Decorative objects;
- Floor.
Some exotic stones that exist:
- Green Guatemala
- Nero Marquina
- Onyx Robato
- Black Bamboo
- Panda White
- Carrara
- Black Gold
- Sodalite Blue
Take care:
These materials have great added value because they are rarer, but at the same time natural. These exotic stones require a lot of care because they are porous and not very resistant to liquids. Care should be taken to avoid contact with acidic and corrosive products, as well as grease. Other precautions that should be taken into account are not to use heat sources and not to cut food directly on the surface as it will become scratched.
