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Why Marble is not used as a material in decorative fixtures because it?
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Which type of rock is marble made of?
Marble is a metamorphic rock type form. Marble is used as a building material and as sculpture material also.
Which material will reflect more radiant heat from red sandstone cement plastered surface black marble white marble?
white marble
What is the lustre of marble?
Marble does not have a lustre because it is not a mineral
Green marble rock?
There is green marble, but possibly you are thinking of MALACHITE. One of the old Russian imperial palaces has a large room done in this material.
Will a big marble go faster than a small marble and why?
A bigger marble will go faster because it has more weight.
Does marble have any value?
Marble has value as a building material, a raw material for sculpting and decorative pieces, and as a source of calcium carbonate.
What is the use of Marble?
Marble is used as a sculpting material. It is also used for structural and decorative pieces such as flooring, walkways and stairways.
Why is marble a good material for buildings?
it is good because it is not expensive
Metamorphic rock such as marble makes good building material because?
Metamorphic rock such as marble make good building material because of it's strength and durability. It is highly desirable in that it takes a high polish.
What is a marble veneer?
A marble veneer is a thin layer of marble that is attached to a different material, such as plywood or metal, to create the appearance of solid marble. It is commonly used in furniture, countertops, and decorative finishes to achieve the look of marble at a lower cost.
Can you use plumbers putty with plastic pipes or marble fixtures?
Oils from putty soak into and discolor marble. Putty not used when putting pipe together.
What can you find in the restroom that starts with m?
men, Midol, makeup, mascara, masques, marble fixtures
What caracteristics make marble a useful metamophic rock?
Marble is considered to have translucency to its surface finish that looks like human skin texture. It is the translucency that gives and marble sculpture some some realism when carved. Marble has the distinct advantage that when first quarried it is quite soft and easy to work and polish. As the sculpture ages it becomes harder and somewhat water resistant, although acid rain damages the outer levels considerably. Also when being worked the sculptor has to be very aware of the oils and moisture created by the human hand as this stains the marble causing a brownish mark to appear
Why did Romans build their statues out of marble?
Marble was a common building and sculpting material in the western ancient world. Its a stone that's relatively easy to work with and durable. Also there were great marble quarries in Italy, so the expense of transporting it was minimal.
What material was used when the Parthenon was built?
Marble.
Name one natural material?
Marble.
What material stays cold forever?
Marble
