Marble is a limestone natural rock.
Marble is :

• A metamorphic stone, meaning that it is formed without fusion from pre-existing rocks which are sedimentary rocks.
• A sedimentary rock is the result of accumulation of elements from mineral, vegetal or animal origin.

Marble is thus a sedimentary rock which was transformed with the time. Contrary to granites, the calcareous stone take an important patina. It means that it lives and evolves over time. Marble and calcareous stones are susceptible to acids due to their calcareous composition and also to spots due to their higher porosity compared to granit. The marbler can reduce this last property by correctly waterproofing the stone but the sensitivity to acids remains unavoidable.

The choice of a calcareous stone is a choice of authenticity for a living stone which evolves over time. Take a look at the video hereunder (in French) to know how to do the maintenance of your marble in everyday life.