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Marble actually is NOT a good stone for tombstones (also called monuments), granite is much better.
The reason marble is so abundant in older sections of cemeteries is the fact that marble is a very soft, porous stone. It was easier to carve letters and designs into marble with a hammer and chisel as opposed to granite.
When air compressors came around, pneumatic chisels came into the picture and granite became the stone of choice, due to its density and durability over time.
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Why is marble an important rock?
Marble is an important rock because it is fairly hard and smooth. Which makes it good for countertops.
What is inside a tombstone?
The inside of a "tombstone" is either natural stone (e.g. granite, marble) or concrete.
Is a igneous rock marble?
No. Marble is a Metamorphic rock.
What group. is marble rock in?
Marble is a metamorphic rock.
What kind of rock is is marble?
Marble is a metamorphic rock.
Is marble rock or a mineral?
Marble is a type of metamorphic rock, composed primarily of the mineral calcite or dolomite.
Where is the Marble Rock Public Library in Marble Rock located?
The address of the Marble Rock Public Library is: 122 S Main St, Marble Rock, 50653 0236
Is marble igneous or sedimentary?
Marble is the metamorphosed result of limestone. Therefore, marble is metamorphic.
Is marble a common rock?
is marble a common metorphic rock
When sedimentary rock is heated it changes into marble what kind of rock is a marble?
a metamorphic rock
Is marble originally sedimentary or igneous rock?
Igneous rock is classified as extrusive or intrusive.
marble?
Marble is a methamorphic rock
