Marble Photos
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Marble Photos
Marble
last edited: 12/13/07
number of photos: 37
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphosed
limestone.
It may be formed during regional metamorphism or
contact metamorphism. During the metamorphic process
the limestone may be brecciated and then re-cemented.
Color in marble comes from organic and iron compounds.
rough marble
banded marble:
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black marble:
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2
dolomitic marble:
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2
graphite in marble:
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2
tobernite marble:
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2
white marble:
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2
styolites in marble:
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2
polished marble slabs
marble, polished-breccia pattern:
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B
C
D
E
F
G
H
marble, polished-swirl pattern:
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B
C
D
E
F
G
marble, conglomerate pattern:
A
marble in use
marble boat in China
marble flooring:
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uses.
Just credit photos to R.Weller/Cochise College.
copyright 2007-R.Weller