Marble

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Lithology: Pure white calcite marble.

Origin: Marble is formed by regional or contact metamorphism of limestones and dolomites. The intensive recrystallization during metamorphism generally increases the size of the mineral grains and ultimately gives the rock its characteristic shiny appearance. Regional metamorphism of impure carbonate sediments produces a variety of silicate minerals: talc, tremolite, diopside, forsterite, wollastonite. Contact metamorphism, which mostly includes intrusions with granitoid composition, can also produce periclase and brucite. The rock can preserve relict bedding or lamination. If the marble is formed from limestone with little or no impurities, it is light to white in colour. Under metamorphic conditions, graphite inclusions react with water to release CO2 and CH4, producing a snow-white rock.

Locality: Prilep, Northern Macedonia

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Inventory No.: 14443

3D model: Tine Bohinc. Description: Mirijam Vrabec