The polished marble texture you normally think of with countertops isn t the only finish available.
Marble and bronze countertop.
Veining in marble countertops could be very classical and lends itself to an ornamental look so choosing a classic style faucet would play beautifully with it similarly if you choose a granite.
Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material.
Honed marble is ground down and isn t polished so it has a matte texture that feels more organic explains sklar.
Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals most commonly calcite or dolomite marble is typically not foliated although there are exceptions in geology the term marble refers to metamorphosed limestone but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone.
A 2 light brass globe sconce features an oil rubbed bronze curved mirror hung over an ivory washstand accented with brass pulls and a honed gray marble countertop finished with a brushed gold faucet.
It s less forgiving and can stain more easily but you also don t have to worry about etching from acids.
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