What Does marble Mean
The marble , a term from the Latin word Marmor is a rock metamorphic that develops from stones crystallized limestones . Calcium carbonate is its main component.
When limestone is under high pressure and high temperature, it crystallizes. Thus begins to develop a process of metamorphosis that, with the intrusion of other elements, gives color and modifies the composition of the marble, which is characterized by its compact texture and the shine it reaches from polishing.
The usual thing is that marble is combined with other substances to create lines or specks or give it different shades. Thus, thanks to its aesthetic qualities, the material is used in the field of decoration, construction and even art .
The marble sculptures are made by carving the rock. Among the works that are developed in this way are statues, fountains and tombs.
According to specialists, the translucent surface of the rock allows the human figures made in marble to be realistic thanks to the visual depth that is achieved. Another advantage that marble offers over other materials is its resistance .
Among the most valued marbles in the world is Carrara marble . It is obtained from quarries found in the Apuan Alps , in the area of the Italian municipality of Carrara .
Working with marble is an art that requires a series of complementary knowledge, including techniques and tools, to achieve the best possible results. The first step is the cutting of the marble . Before proceeding we must bear in mind that each type has different degrees of resistance, hardness and crystallization, which is why the process varies depending on the case.
It is possible to cut it dry or wet ; In both cases, it is necessary to proceed with great patience to avoid deteriorating the surface. The discs used for cutting should be reserved exclusively for the treatment of marble, since if used with other materials they lose their uniformity and generate unsatisfactory results.
Regarding the tools available on the market to cut marble, we have the radial and the grinder , with electroplated discs, although a tabletop machine with hydraulic cooling and wet cutting discs can also be used .
Once the cut is complete, it is time to sculpt the marble, a task that requires a combination of skill and strength in the hands. Unlike the previous step, in this one the artistic vision plays an important role. It does resemble the security that we must have when handling material and tools, because errors are very difficult to correct.
Despite the technological advances that abound in other areas, to this day it is still common to sculpt marble by hand, even without certain tools that offer very convenient features, among which are pneumatic hammers (with hammers, racks or chisels) and compasses .
Another treatment that is usually applied to marble is drilling , for which a widia or diamond drill bit can be used , for small or large diameters, respectively. Precisely, before making a hole in a piece of marble we must define exactly the diameter; Next, we use the smallest bit and lastly, the largest.
José Mármol , meanwhile, was an Argentine writer, politician and journalist born in 1817 and died in 1871 . In the Buenos Aires district of Almirante Brown , a town bears his name.
Pablo , Betty and Bam-Bam Marmol , finally, are characters from the animated series "The Flintstones . " Pablo and Betty are married, while Bam-Bam is the couple's young son.