Marble

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 agricultureArt carvings, construction stone, decorative stone, source of lime for agriculture%value%value%valu