marble
Sign in to saveMarble is a metamorphic rock consisting of carbonate minerals (most commonly calcite (CaCO3) or dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) that have recrystallized under the influence of heat and pressure. It has a crystalline texture, and is typically not foliated (layered), although there are exceptions.
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Marble is a hard, crystalline rock formed when heat and pressure transform carbonate minerals like calcite deep within the Earth. It has been valued throughout history for sculpture, building, and decoration because of its beauty, durability, and workability.
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- Rock.name
- Marble
- Rock.type
- Metamorphic
- Rock.image
- Marmo z17.JPG
- Rock.caption
- Marble
- Rock.composition
- Mostly calcite or dolomite
- Rock.protolith
- carbonate minerals, Limestone, Dolomite
- Rock.fabric
- Typically not foliated
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28 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Geology
- Chemistry
- Degradation by acids
- Crystallization
- Microbial degradation
- Types and features
- Examples of notable marble varieties and locations
- Features
- Uses
- Sculpture
- Construction
- Production
- Locations
- Ancient times
- United States
- Palestine
- Occupational safety
- Cultural associations
- Impact on the environment
- Sustainability
- Cleaning and preservation
- Preservation
- Cleaning
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- External links
Marble is a metamorphic rock consisting of carbonate minerals (most commonly calcite (CaCO3) or dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) that have recrystallized under the influence of heat and pressure. It has a crystalline texture, and is typically not foliated (layered), although there are exceptions.
In geology, the term marble refers to metamorphosed limestone, but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone.