These marbles barely register on sensitive geiger counters and the radiation emitted barely creeps above the background radiation we experience everyday from natural sources.
The radioactivity of marble.
Granite and marble do emit tiny but noticeable amount of radiation in different proportions.
However some articles have circulated that claim granite is a source of harmful radiation specifically radon.
The amount of radioactivity in building materials depends on the type of material but the amount of radiation released from these materials is typically very very low.
Although the marbles emit beta particles and gamma rays which are dangerous at high levels they only give off a small number of these radioactive decay products.
Yes it is true.
One of the top picks for us homeowners is granite because it is durable and beautiful as well as affordable.
Some building materials such as granite brick marble and other items contain natural radioactivity.
Many homes contain decorative rock and stone such as granite and marble.
Both granite and marble are naturally occurring materials that were formed millions of years ago similar to minerals.