sedimentary (artificial)
Terrazzo (Man-made Composite)
Cementitious or Resin-bound Lithic Composite
Hardness varies (6-7 for quartz/granite chips, 3-4 for marble); Multi-colored clasts; Dull to polished luster; Heterogeneous texture with visible aggregate and binder.
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Physical properties
Hardness varies (6-7 for quartz/granite chips, 3-4 for marble); Multi-colored clasts; Dull to polished luster; Heterogeneous texture with visible aggregate and binder.
Formation & geological history
Modern man-made material created by mixing marble, quartz, granite, or glass chips into a cementitious or polymeric binder. Originates from 15th-century Venetian construction techniques.
Uses & applications
Used primarily for flooring, wall cladding, and countertops in residential and commercial architecture due to durability and aesthetics.
Geological facts
Terrazzo was originally invented by Venetian mosaic workers as a way to use up scrap marble chips from high-end projects. It is considered one of the earliest forms of sustainable construction recycling.
Field identification & locations
Identify by the presence of angular rock fragments embedded in a solid matrix (often concrete). Often found in government buildings, schools, and mid-century modern homes.
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