What Makes Semi-Precious Stone Slabs Different from Natural Stone Slabs?
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Material Composition
- Semi-Precious Stone Slabs: These are fashioned from one individual semi-precious gemstone including agate, amethyst, quartz and jasper. These stones are usually cut with adhesive materials and some of them are also put under lighting to highlight the beauty of the stones.
- Natural Stone Slabs: These are big intact stones that come directly from quarries or mines which include granite, marble, limestone, slate and travertine, amongst others. They are mined from the ground and processed into thin layers without going through extensive changes.
Appearance
- Semi-Precious Stone Slabs: Generally, they are larger and brighter in general appearance with complex designs and different colour variations compared to the Chinese dragons. They can be very clear and therefore could be well used where they can be attached at the back and illuminated.
- Natural Stone Slabs: Deployed more muted, and repetitive; and hues. The appearance of natural stones is a natural pattern in veins or grain and texture which differ from one slab to the other.
Cost
- Semi-Precious Stone Slabs: Generally costlier, on account of their scarcity, in addition to the time and effort, involved in the installation of the slabs. Every part is specially designed; as a result, it makes the final price of the gadget relatively high.
- Natural Stone Slabs: Stonework can be relatively expensive across the board, depending on which particular type of stone is being used. Some types of them may be costlier, such as the marbles while some others like certain granites or limestones may be cheaper.
Fabrication and Installation
- Semi-Pecious Stone Slabs: Call for extra careful manufacturing and fixing due to the material content and also the possibility of the stones getting destroyed or coming off individually. One should ensure that the stones used provide a good bonding to avoid complications in future.
- Natural Stone Slabs: Easier to produce and incorporate, with the only drawback being that some of the stones such as marble can be easier to break and crack.
Applications
- Semi-Precious Stone Slabs: It is often applied in high-impact vision systems applications. It is mostly applied as a great decorative material for walls, kitchen countertops, bar countertops, and more.
- Natural Stone Slabs: Among literally hundreds of uses, as vanities, term for countertops, wall cladding, exterior paving stones and many others. Thus, they are equally useful for enforcement and design purposes.
Durability and Maintenance
- Semi-Precious Stone Slabs: Overall it is quite resistant to damage but the bonded stone may necessitate more maintenance once in a while. A few types of semi-precious varieties are softer and are prone to scratches and staining.
- Natural Stone Slabs: They are generally tough materials but often, their maintainability differs depending on the kind. For instance, granite is very hard and easy to scratch and stain, while marble will soak up liquids and needs to be resealed frequently.
Environmental Impact
- Semi-Precious Stone Slabs: The environmental effects are also bigger considering the mining process, cutting and bonding of the stones are taken into consideration.
- Natural Stone Slabs: As a general rule, have a lower impact on the environment, particularly if procured domestically. The extraction of natural stones is also likely to be considerable, but it rarely goes through much cut and polish as do the semi-precious ones.