大理石与石灰石：主要区别和相似之处景观石

天然、耐用，古代文明在建筑和施工中大加使用；石灰石和大理石无疑具有实用性和美观性，至今仍被广泛使用。然而，尽管它们具有略微重叠的特性，但它们并不平等，应用也不同。

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哥伦布和辛辛那提的房主使用这些持久的 天然宝石 遍布整个房屋。每种材料都具有独特的特性，为室内和室外空间提供独特的美感。让我们来看看石灰石和大理石的相似之处和不同之处，这样您就知道在哪里以及如何在您美丽的家中最好地使用这些石材。

什么是石灰石？

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石灰石 是一种主要由碳酸钙组成的沉积岩，数百万年前由海底海洋动物的贝壳和骨骼堆积而成。蛤蜊、蛤蜊和海藻等海洋生物利用海水中的碳酸钙来制造外骨骼和骨头。

这些生物死亡后，它们的壳和骨头被海浪冲走，沉入海底，海水的压力将它们压成沉积物，从而形成石灰岩。石灰岩存在于大片水体退去的峡谷和悬崖中。

The area around the Great Lakes, such as Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois, has considerable deposits. Limestone is also quarried from the Mediterranean Basin in France, Spain, Italy, Israel, and Egypt. It’s recognized by the presence of fossils and makes up about 10% of the total volume of all sedimentary rocks.

什么是大理石？

当石灰石暴露在高温下时，其晶体会相互交织并变质为大理石。在变质过程中，粘土、沙子和其他杂质有时会在石头内部产生明显的纹理和漩涡，使其具有独特而受追捧的纹理，是奢华和财富的代名词。

意大利、中国、印度和西班牙是大理石出口量最大的四个国家，不过土耳其、希腊和美国也有大理石开采。大理石通常由以下一种或多种矿物组成：方解石、白云石或蛇纹石。开采出大块大理石后，将其切割成板坯，然后抛光并分发给石材供应商。

大理石因形成过程中存在的矿物质而呈现各种颜色。它被广泛用作纪念碑、雕塑以及厨房台面和盥洗台的建筑材料。最纯净的方解石大理石为白色，而含有褐铁矿的大理石则为黄色等等。

两块石头的常见应用

大理石在建筑和室内设计中被视为一种尊贵的材料。它主要用于雕像、桌面、新奇物品、柱子、地板、喷泉和壁炉周围。从古代文明到现代家居台面和梳妆台，大理石都美得令人陶醉，为它所在的任何空间增添奢华感。

从泰姬陵到吉萨金字塔，石灰石在建筑中的应用取得了一些令人印象深刻的成就。如今，石灰石被广泛用于商业和住宅建筑。在家庭中，你会发现石灰石 壁炉周围、外墙、地板、铺路砖等。由于其渗透性和多孔性，它也是一种流行的景观石材。

大理石与石灰石：详细比较

大理石和石灰石都是受人尊敬的天然石材，由碳酸钙制成，广泛用于建筑和装饰用途。虽然它们具有相同的基本成分，但存在显着差异，影响其视觉吸引力和持久品质。让我们深入研究每种石材的细微差别，以确定哪种最适合您的项目。

哪一个更耐用？

那么，大理石比石灰石更坚固吗？ Make no mistake, both marble and limestone are durable. However, since limestone is young marble, it’s a bit softer and more porous because there are small openings between fossil fragments. The metamorphosis process makes marble harder than limestone; however, this doesn't suggest easier damage to the former.

These two stones have a close rating on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, where the higher the number, the harder the stone.  Limestone is usually a 3, while marble falls between a 3 and 4. Before comparing durability, it’s worthwhile to consider the application of the natural stone. For instance, 石灰石铺路砖 可能比大理石更经济，但大理石台面可能比石灰石更适合室内设计。

It’s important to note with interior applications that marble and limestone are highly vulnerable to acid. Spilled lemonade or vinegar can leave permanent etch marks on both, which require professional resurfacing and re-honing.

石灰石与大理石：视觉上的差异

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There’s a visual difference between limestone and marble; however, this depends on the variety of stones, as some may have a similar look. Limestone comes in natural colors like gray, tan, or brown, and frequently harbors impressions left by fossils and fuels. Varieties rich in organic matter may almost be black, while traces of iron or manganese can give it an off-white to yellow or red color.

Marble is usually light-colored when it’s formed with very few impurities. If there are clay minerals, iron oxides, or bituminous material, it may turn out bluish, gray, pink, yellow, or black. For example, Thassos marble is the whitest and purest in the world, while Bahai Blue is an exotic and expensive type. Overall, marble does offer a greater variety ranging from white to pink, brown, and even black.

大理石和石灰石的成本有何不同

石灰石无疑是两者中更实惠的一种。大理石是市场上最昂贵的装饰和建筑石材之一，每平方英尺的价格在 40 至 200 美元之间，而石灰石的价格在 45 至 90 美元之间。当然，这取决于大理石的类型和石材的用途。

大理石的价格差异更大，取决于其花纹和纹理、采石场的位置、需求、可用性、板材选择和厚度。石灰石可能更容易获得。例如，某些大理石必须进口，而美国印第安纳州已经拥有大量采石场。

石头需要密封吗？

One of limestone and marbles similarities is that both these natural stones need sealing. This increases their durability and makes them easier to maintain. Sealing also maintains its natural appearance and prevents stains. Most homeowners think staining comes from spills, however, water and dirt can “crystallize” within a stone's pores and create unsightly marks, as well as bacteria breeding grounds.

Sealing frequency depends on the amount of traffic the stone experiences. Some installers suggest re-sealing every 18 months, while others do so every four to five years. If limestone or marble begins to appear dull or “matte” after a regular clear, then it likely needs to be resealed. Re-sealing, etch removal, and refinishing are integral parts of the 石材修复.

石灰石与大理石：最终结论

Even though limestone and marble are different, either can be a wonderful upgrade to your space. However, if you’re looking for natural stone for an outside project, we'd recommend limestone because it’s cost-effective and slightly more suitable for exterior applications.

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