2007-06-13 18:49:44 · 4 answers · asked by gwenfan113 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Yes, it is true that limestone becomes marble, but it is not that simple. Under contact metamorphism this relationship is true but under higher pressures in the presence of silica (sand) carbon dioxide is released and wollasstonite (CaCO3 + SiO2 --> CaSiO3 + CO2) is formed. This question does not give specific temperature and pressure relationships, and so more than one correct answer is possible.
2007-06-14 04:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marble
2007-06-14 17:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by Warren N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limestone becomes marble
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marble
Hope this helps
2007-06-13 19:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://geology.csusb.edu/divgrant/rxmin/rx1.htm
http://www.vermontstructuralslate.com/popup_limestone_marble.htm this site answers your particular question
2007-06-13 18:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by Kristenite’s Back! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋