A sedimentary rock composed principally of calcium carbonate (the mineral calcite) or the double carbonate of calcium and magnesium (the mineral dolomite), or a mixture of the two. (ASTM C1528) Recrystallized limestone, compact microcrystalline limestone, and travertine that are capable of taking a polish are also included in the category commercial marble and may be sold as either limestone or marble. (ASTM C119)
Synonyms:
calcarenite
coquina
dolomite
oolitic limestone
travertine
Carthage Marble
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Tennessee Pink Marble
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The following is excerpted from: [Source: https://en.wikipedia.org ].Potomac Marble
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