Marble originates from limestone, which forms over millions of years from marine sediments, including coral and shell fragments. When exposed to high temperatures and pressure during tectonic activity, the limestone recrystallizes, transforming into marble.
This metamorphic process creates interlocking crystals and absorbs mineral impurities, which contribute to the wide variety of colors and veining patterns.
No two marble slabs are identical—each is a unique result of geological history, sometimes even containing fossil imprints from its limestone origins.