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Here is some basic information for understanding of Marble vs. Limestone tiles from about.com:
"We all encounter limestone buildings and marble statues during our lives. But the scientific and commercial definitions of these two rocks don't match. When geologists enter the stone dealer's showroom, and when lay people go out in the field, each has to learn a new set of concepts for these two different names.
Commercial Limestone and Marble
Dealers in stone use "limestone" and "marble" to denote a category of stone that is softer than commercial granite (or basalt or sandstone) but does not split like slate. Commercial marble is more compact than commercial limestone, and it takes a good polish.
In commercial use, these definitions aren't limited to rocks made of calcite; dolomite rock is just as good. In fact, serpentinite too has minerals softer than granite and is considered a commercial marble under the names serpentine marble, green marble or verd antique.
Commercial limestone has more pore space than commercial marble and does not wear as well. This makes it suitable for less demanding applications like walls and columns and patios. It may have some flat layering, but generally it has a plain appearance. It may be honed or polished smooth, but it is limited to a matte or satiny finish.
Commercial marble is denser than commercial limestone, and it's preferred for floors, doorways and steps. Light penetrates farther into it, giving marble a glowing translucency. It also commonly has attractive swirling patterns of light and dark, although pure white marble is also prized for statues, gravestones and decorative features. To add a bit of confusion, marble used to be called "crystalline limestone" in previous centuries. Its key feature is the ability to take a high finish. "
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