Marble

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Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Marble is typically not foliated, although there are exceptions. In geology, the term marble refers to metamorphosed limestone, but its use in stonemasonry more broadly encompasses unmetamorphosed limestone. Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The word "marble" derives from the Ancient Greek μάρμαρον (mármaron), from μάρμαρος (mármaros), "crystalline rock, shining stone", perhaps from the verb μαρμαίρω (marmaírō), "to flash, sparkle, gleam".

Physical origins[edit | edit source]

Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of sedimentary rock, most commonly limestone, under the influence of heat and pressure. This metamorphic process causes a complete recrystallization of the original rock into an interlocking mosaic of calcite, aragonite, and/or dolomite crystals.

Types of marble[edit | edit source]

There are many different types of marble, each with its own unique appearance and properties. Some of the most well-known types include Carrara marble, Pentelic marble, and Parian marble.

Uses[edit | edit source]

Marble has been used for thousands of years in architecture, sculpture, and other forms of visual arts. It is also used in the construction of buildings and monuments, and in the creation of decorative features and furnishings.

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