Marble

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Marble is a rock resulting from metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks, most commonly limestone or dolomite (rock). Metamorphism causes variable recrystallization of the original carbonate mineral grains. The resulting marble rock is typically composed of an interlocking mosaic of carbonate crystals.

Chemical name of marble is calcium carbonate. It is a non-foliated metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals most commonly calcite or dolomite. It is metamorphosed limestone.