Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. source
Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite.
Geologists use the term "marble" to refer to metamorphosed limestone. source
Geologists use the term "marble" to refer to metamorphosed limestone.
Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material. source
Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material.
The word "marble" derives from the Ancient Greek μάρμαρον (mármaron). source
The word "marble" derives from the Ancient Greek μάρμαρον (mármaron).
This stem is also the basis for the English word marmoreal, meaning "marble-like. source
This stem is also the basis for the English word marmoreal, meaning "marble-like.
Marble is a rock resulting from metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks, most commonly limestone or dolomite rock. source
Marble is a rock resulting from metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks, most commonly limestone or dolomite rock.
Pure white marble is the result of metamorphism of a very pure (silicate-poor) limestone or dolomite protolith. source
Pure white marble is the result of metamorphism of a very pure (silicate-poor) limestone or dolomite protolith.
White marble has been prized for its use in sculptures since classical times. source
White marble has been prized for its use in sculptures since classical times.
Construction marble is a stone which is composed of calcite, dolomite or serpentine which is capable of taking a polish. source
Construction marble is a stone which is composed of calcite, dolomite or serpentine which is capable of taking a polish.
According to the United States Geological Survey, U.S. domestic marble production in 2006 was 46,400 tons valued at about $18.1 million. source
According to the United States Geological Survey, U.S. domestic marble production in 2006 was 46,400 tons valued at about $18.1 million.
In 1998, marble production was dominated by 4 countries that accounted for almost half of world production of marble and decorative stone. source
In 1998, marble production was dominated by 4 countries that accounted for almost half of world production of marble and decorative stone.
The haloalkaliphilic methylotrophic bacterium Methylophaga murata was isolated from deteriorating marble in the Kremlin. source
The haloalkaliphilic methylotrophic bacterium Methylophaga murata was isolated from deteriorating marble in the Kremlin.
Marble dust is combined with cement or synthetic resins to make reconstituted or cultured marble. source
Marble dust is combined with cement or synthetic resins to make reconstituted or cultured marble.
the term "marble" is used for any crystalline calcitic rock (and some non-calcitic rocks) useful as building stone. source
the term "marble" is used for any crystalline calcitic rock (and some non-calcitic rocks) useful as building stone.
Many sculptors preferred and still prefer marble for sculpting. source
Many sculptors preferred and still prefer marble for sculpting.