2007-06-04 13:11:06 · 2 answers · asked by peilin 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite (calcium carbonate) it can have fine to coarse-grained granoblastic (phaneritic equi-granular ) textures, it effervesces in dilute hydrochloric acid. Marble is often banded with various colors and sometimes veined, it color varies widely; white: cream, grey, red, green and often streaky with light and dark patches. It was extensively used as a building material and in ornamentation, mostly sculpture.
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2007-06-04 13:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marble is simply metamorphosed limestone. So it is still Calcium carbonate but its structure has been altered by heat and pressure.
2007-06-04 20:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋