Marble

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Summary
Content type
Content type
Image
Collection(s)
Collection(s)
Rocks and Minerals
Resource Type
Resource Type
Still image
Genre
Genre
metamorphic rock
Origin Information
Origin Information
Date Created/Date Issued
2008
Date Modified
2008-08-18
Abstract/Description
Description / Synopsis
Description / Synopsis
Mineralogical Composition: Calcite (or dolomite) crystals of nearly equal size and tightly fused together; calcite effervesces in dilute HCl; dolomite effervesces only if powdered Texture (grain size, shape, sorting): Fine to coarse grained; Nonfoliated Metamorphic grade: High Precursor rock: Limestone Commercial applications: Art carvings, construction stone, decorative stone, source of lime for agriculture
Language
Language
English
Publication Title
Publication Title
AU Digital Library
Related Item
Related Item
Relationship Type
host
Title
AU Digital Library
Local Identifier
Local Identifier
rm0016
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Handle
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Note
Note
Commercial applications: Art carvings, construction stone, decorative stone, source of lime for agriculture
Use and Reproduction
Use and Reproduction
Subject to the Copyright Act
Subject Topic
Subject Topic
Minerals
Rocks
Identification photographs
Geology
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Marble. (2008). [Metamorphic rock]. AU Digital Library. Handle placeholder
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