Vistal, Nicole 1BSABE-B FEBRUARY 21,2023

SOIL - FORMING ROCK

(MARBLE)

Description
Marble is a granular metamorphic rock, it is derived from limestone or dolomite and It
consists of a mass of interlocking grains of calcite or the mineral dolomite. Form of it
when limestone buried deep in the older layers of Earth’s crust is subjected to heat and
pressure from thick layers of overlying sediments. The word “marble” derives from the
Ancient Greek mármaros, “crystalline rock, shining stone”.
Characteristics of Marble
Hardness 3(can be scratched by a copper coin but not with fingernail)
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture N/A
Color White, bluish, gray, pink, yellow, black
Streak White
Luster Dull to pearly to sub vitreous
Reaction to acid Being composed of calcium carbonate, marble will react in contact
with many acids, neutralizing the acid. It is one of the most effective
acid neutralization materials. Marble is often crushed and used for
acid neutralization in streams, lakes, and soils.
Specific gravity 2.5 or more
Transparency Opaque in nature
Major Mineral Calcite
Components
Elements Hematite, brown limonite, pale-green talc, and, in particular, the
released upon green or yellow serpentine derived from forsterite and diopside
decomposition
Texture Granoblastic, granular

References:
https://geologyscience.com/rocks/metamorphic-rocks/marble

https://wits.worldbank.org/trade/comtrade/en/country/ALL/year/2018/tradeflow/Ex
ports/partner/WLD/product/251511#:~:text=by%20country%20%7C2018-
,Marble%20and%20travertine%3B%20having%20a%20specific%20gravity%20of%
202.5%20or,square)%20shape%20exports%20by%20country

https://geology.com/rocks/marble.shtml

https://rocks.comparenature.com/en/what-is-marble/model-4-999

https://www.britannica.com/science/marble-rock/Uses