2006-10-24 12:09:39 · 2 answers · asked by mfpeter2112 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Marble is a metamorphic (= altered) form of limestone. The metamorphosis (= alteration) occurs when movements in the earth's crust put the limestone under great heat and pressure.
2006-10-26 08:26:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marble is a metamorphic rock, Metamorphic rocks are rocks that are formed when a different type of rock is put under extreme pressure and/or heat causing the physical characteristics of it to change.
2016-05-22 11:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A type of gypsum, I believe.
2006-10-24 12:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here you go. I didn't know this either!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marble
2006-10-24 12:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by MD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a solid crystallized form of limestone
2006-10-24 12:17:44 · answer #5 · answered by mørbidsшεεŧnεss 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sedementary
2006-10-24 12:11:51 · answer #6 · answered by davidosterberg1 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋