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.
To marble meaning.
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All have marble not.
Marble definition metamorphosed limestone consisting chiefly of recrystallized calcite or dolomite capable of taking a high polish occurring in a wide range of colors and variegations and used in sculpture and architecture.
In sculpture and architecture.
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Something such as a piece of sculpture composed of or made from marble.
A sculptural work in marble.
A type of very hard rock that has a pattern of lines going through it feels cold and can be.
Not to have all one s mental capacities.
Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material.
Metamorphosed limestone that consists chiefly of recrystallized calcite or dolomite occurs in a wide range of colors and variegations takes a high polish and is used esp.
John acts as if he doesn t have all his marbles.