Contemporary Handmade Marbles

This is a marble handcrafted by Wichita artist Aaron West. It uses spiral large synthetic opals and opals, blue and white glasses to shape the marble. Because of the enlargement of the sphere, the spiral pattern appears to be deep inside the marble than it actually is. It is truly wonderful eyes. The back is a colorful swirl pattern. Diameter is about 17/8 "Signature and signed date

Marble is metamorphic rock consisting of recrystallized carbonate mineral, the most common being calcite or dolomite. There are exceptions, but marble usually has no leaves. In geology, the term "marble" refers to metamorphic limestone, but its use in masons broadly includes undegraded limestone. Marble is often used for sculpture and building materials. The word "Marble" comes from ancient Greek μαρμαρον (Marmaron), "Crystal Stone, Shiny Stone", probably "Automatic limestone", "Flash, Flash, Flush". The origin of Greece may be so. "

Marble and Limestone Both limestone and marble are well carved. Marble is a recrystallized form of limestone. The weak acid in the rain melts marble and limestone slowly over time, making it difficult to read the inscription. Portland stone is a kind of limestone commonly used in the UK - fossil deposits appear on the surface after weathering. Marble has been popular since the early 19th century, its extra cost limits its attractiveness. Sandstone sandstone is tough but carving enough. The traces of some sandstone are well preserved and the marks of individual ch can be identified. When moisture enters between sandstone layers, layers can be formed. It freezes, spreads out and peels off. In the 17th century, the sandstone replaced the American colony stone. Yoxton is a sandstone material commonly used in the UK.