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Marble actually metamorphoses to limestone from a major change. The marble rock is subjected to intense heat in order to change its form.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoMetamorphosis of limestone only cause the calcite crystals of it to grow. However, if the limestone contains quartz metamorphosis includes the growth and recrystallation of the quartz.
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∙ 15y agoThe rock marble is metamorphosed limestone, recrystallized by heat and pressure.
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∙ 11y agoHigh heat cause the minerals and calcite change the surface and colour of the limestone to recrystallize into large crystal structures.
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∙ 11y agoheat and pressure over layers of earths crust. marble is calcite impurities in limestone
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∙ 11y agoMetamorphic Rock to Sedimentary.
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Can granite become marble?
Granite cannot metamorphose into marble. Marble is metamorphosed limestone or dolostone.
What types of bedrock are dissolved most easily by running water?
Limestone and Marble Limestone and Marble
What does limestone metamorphoses into?
Limestone metamorphoses into marble.
What mineral group contains limestone dolomite and marble?
== Limestone, dolomite and marble are carbonate rocks.
Limestone is the parent rock of this?
Limestone is the parent rock of marble. The word marble can be used to refer to both metamorphosed and unmetamorphosed limestone.
A metamorphic rock made from limestone?
Marble is the metamorphic rock formed from limestone. =)
Can granite become marble?
Granite cannot metamorphose into marble. Marble is metamorphosed limestone or dolostone.
Does limestone become marble?
Yes. When it undergoes metamorphism.
Does limestone become sandstone when heated?
No. Limestone changes to Marble when it undergoes intense heat and pressure.
Is limestone a marble?
Marble is metamorphosed limestone.
What types of bedrock are dissolved most easily by running water?
Limestone and Marble Limestone and Marble
Is marble the same as limestone?
Marble is made from limestone.
How are limestone and marble related?
Marble is metamorphosed limestone or dolostone.
Why are the textures and weight different from limestone and marble?
limestone is hardened by marble
Where does marble rock come from?
Marble is metamorphosed limestone or dolomite, and is predominately calcitic in composition. Marble usually forms from regional metamorphism associated with plate collisions.
Is marble formed from limestone and slate?
Yes, Marble is formed from Limestone, but not Slate.
What special property does limestone have in common with marble?
Both limestone and marble have calcium in them.
