Marble
Marble is a metamorphic rock consisting of carbonate minerals (most commonly calcite (CaCO3) or dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2)) that have recrystallized under the influence of heat and pressure. It has a crystalline texture, and is typically not foliated (layered), although there are exceptions.
| Metamorphic rock | |
| Composition | |
|---|---|
| Mostly calcite or dolomite | |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Fabric | Typically not foliated |
| Relationships | |
| Protoliths | carbonate minerals, Limestone, Dolomite |
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.
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