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1. What is the difference between marble and granite?
Both granite and marble are stones and are quarried from the earth. But they are different from each other. Granite is siliceous stone and composed mainly of silica or quartz like particles. Granite is formed deep in the earth's mantle at extremely high temperatures and is very hard and resistant. The Marble family: limestone, marble, onyx, and travertine. They are calcareous stones and composed mainly of calcium carbonate.It begins as sediment animal skeletons, shells and silt of the bottom of water. After millions of years this solidifies into stone.

2. How should I clean marble floor?
Mop marble floor frequently using clean dry dust mop. Dirt and sand damage stone surfaces due to their abrasiveness. It is very important to keep area rugs and mats at each entrance to minimize sand and dirt. Clean stone surfaces with water and few drops of dishwashing detergent or marble neutral cleaner. Never use products that contain acid or alkali.

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