1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time
Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite
1.3 History
1.3.1 Origin
2.1.1 Discoverer
2.3 Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime
2.5 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
2.5.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
2.7 Family
2.7.1 Group
2.8 Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
3 Texture
3.1 Texture
Granular
Clastic or Non-Clastic
3.2 Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Pink, White
Black, Blue, Brown, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, Red, Silver, White, Yellow
3.3 Maintenance
3.4 Durability
3.4.2 Water Resistant
3.4.3 Scratch Resistant
3.4.5 Stain Resistant
3.5.1 Wind Resistant
3.5.2 Acid Resistant
4.2 Appearance
Veined and Shiny
Rounded and Rough
5 Uses
5.1 Architecture
5.1.2 Interior Uses
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration, Kitchens, Stair Treads
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration
5.1.3 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
5.1.5 Other Architectural Uses
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
5.3 Industry
5.3.1 Construction Industry
As Dimension Stone
Cement Manufacture, Cobblestones, Landscaping
5.3.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
5.4 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
Artifacts
5.5 Other Uses
5.5.1 Commercial Uses
Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Curling, Laboratory bench tops, Paper Industry, Tombstones, Used in aquariums, Whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper
Creating Artwork, Jewelry, Used in aquariums
6 Types
6.1 Types
Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble, Calacatta marble, Cultured Marble, Polished Marble, Honed Marble, Sand Marble
Not Available
6.3 Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Easily splits into thin plates, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Available in lots of colors, Generally rough to touch, Very fine grained rock
6.4 Archaeological Significance
6.4.1 Monuments
7.1.1 Famous Monuments
Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, Buland Darwaza in Agra, India, Capitol Hill Building, Washington DC, Charminar in Hyderabad, India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Maharashtra, India, Ephesus in Turkey, Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, India, Jama Masjid in Delhi, India, Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India, Louvre in Paris, France, Mysore Palace in Karnataka, India, Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, Parthenon in Greece, Potala Palace in Lahasa, Tibet, Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Qutb Minar in India, Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia, St. Peter’s Cathedral in Vatican City, Taj Mahal in Agra, India, Tower of Pisa, Italy, Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India, Washington Monument, US
Not Applicable
7.2.1 Sculpture
7.3.2 Famous Sculptures
Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India, Bust of Artemis, Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India, Lincoln Memorial in America
Not Applicable
7.3.3 Pictographs
7.3.5 Petroglyphs
7.3.7 Figurines
7.4 Fossils
8 Formation
8.1 Formation
Marble is a metamorphic rock produced from limestone in the earth crust. It is formed by the metamorphism of limestone.
Oolites form when layers of calcite are deposited around a sand grain or fossil piece and are rolled around in calm water, which makes them round.
8.2 Composition
8.2.1 Mineral Content
Garnet, Graphite, Olivine, Pyrite, Quartz
Calcite, Chert, Clay, Dolomite, Quartz, Sand, Silt
8.2.3 Compound Content
CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, MgO, Silicon Dioxide
Aluminium Oxide, Ca, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, MgO
8.3 Transformation
8.3.1 Metamorphism
8.3.3 Types of Metamorphism
Impact Metamorphism
Not Applicable
8.3.4 Weathering
8.4.1 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
9.0.2 Erosion
9.1.1 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
10 Properties
10.1 Physical Properties
10.1.1 Hardness
11.1.2 Grain Size
Medium Grained
Fine Grained
11.1.3 Fracture
11.1.4 Streak
11.1.5 Porosity
11.1.6 Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Pearly to Shiny
11.1.7 Compressive Strength
11.1.14 Cleavage
11.1.15 Toughness
11.1.16 Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87Not Available
0
8.4
11.1.17 Transparency
11.1.18 Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3Not Available
0
1400
11.2 Thermal Properties
11.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
11.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
12 Reserves
12.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
12.1.1 Asia
China, India
Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
12.1.2 Africa
Namibia
Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe
12.1.3 Europe
Italy, Spain
United Kingdom
12.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
12.2 Deposits in Western Continents
12.2.1 North America
12.2.2 South America
12.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
12.3.1 Australia
New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland, Victoria
Adelaide, New Zealand, Queensland, Tonga, Victoria, Yorke Peninsula