Marble
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Marble
Marble is a beautiful rock that is often shiny and smooth. It comes in many colors and patterns!
Appearance
The Marble is a metamorphic rock known for its often intricate, swirling patterns or veining. It typically comes in shades of white, grey, black, pink, green, and brown, often with a sugary or crystalline texture when observed closely. Unlike layered sedimentary rocks, its unique patterns are non-directional.
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Category
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Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient Roman and Greek statues made of marble have lasted thousands of years!
Some types of marble are slightly translucent, allowing light to softly glow through them!
The amazing Taj Mahal in India is built almost entirely of sparkling white marble!
Tiny bits of ancient sea creatures trapped in marble tell tales of Earth's past!
Special abilities
Ability
Sculpting Stone
Marble has a relatively soft structure (Mohs 3) that makes it easy for artists to carve into magnificent sculptures.
Ability
Polish Power
Marble can take a brilliant, smooth polish that makes it shine, reflecting light beautifully in buildings and art.
Ability
Acid Indicator
Marble contains calcium carbonate, which reacts to acids, causing fizzing and helping identify it from other rocks.
Measurements & details
- Color Range
- white, grey, black, pink, green, yellow, brown
- Hardness
- 3
- Luster
- vitreous to dull
- Specific Gravity
- 2.7
- Crystal System
- trigonal
Traits
Metamorphic
Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical alteration.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Gemstone
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, when cut and polished, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
Crystalline
Crystalline describes a mineral or rock composed of crystals, often exhibiting a regular atomic structure and geometric external form.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Handle gently and avoid sharp edges. Ask an adult before picking anything up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors can Marble be?
white, grey, black, pink, green, yellow, brown
How hard is Marble?
3
What kind of luster does Marble have?
vitreous to dull
What is Marble's specific gravity?
2.7
What crystal system does Marble belong to?
trigonal
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