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
Talc carbonate is nothing but a rock sequence or a mineral composition found in metamorphic ultramafic rocks.
History
Origin
Egypt
China, USA, Middle east
Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like
From medieval Latin, talcum
Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock