Prized for its distinctive variegated appearance, marble is a metamorphic rock of crystallized limestone that consists mainly of calcite or dolomite. Michelangelo and other talented sculptors in ancient Greece and Rome recognized the great beauty of marble. Inspired, they created from it remarkable works like David, the Venus de Medici and the Parthenon. Because of their accomplishments, marble today is an elegant addition to any home. Marble is a natural product and is not made in a factory. For this reason no two pieces of marble look the same and the veining is a natural characteristic in all marble.