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Limestone is softer than marble because of how they are formed inside. Marble consists of tightly interlocked crystals, which makes it stronger than limestone.

Limestone consists of small fossil fragments and smaller crystals, which makes it weaker than marble.

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Which rock was probably was changed into marble by the addition of heat and pressure?

Limestone was probably metamorphed into marble.


The metamorphic rock marble will dissolve in the presence of a weak acid Which rock probably was changed into marble by the addition of heat and pressure?

The original rock that was changed into marble by the addition of heat and pressure is likely limestone. Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms from the recrystallization of limestone under high heat and pressure conditions.


Is limestone a marble?

Marble is metamorphosed limestone.


When limestone is changed it becomes what type of rock?

When limestone goes through heat and pressure, it becomes the metamorphic rock marble.


Is marble the same as limestone?

Marble is made from limestone.


How are limestone and marble related?

Marble is metamorphosed limestone or dolostone.


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.


A metamorphic rock made from limestone?

Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone that has undergone intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust. The process of metamorphism recrystallizes the original minerals in limestone to create the distinct crystalline structure and smooth texture of marble. Marble is valued for its beauty and is commonly used in architecture and sculpture.


What does heat and pressure turn limestone into?

Heat and pressure turn limestone into marble through the process of metamorphism, where the mineral composition and texture of the rock are changed. This transformation occurs as a result of high temperature and pressure altering the original calcium carbonate minerals of limestone into the interlocking crystals that characterize marble.


What does marble metemorphosize from?

Limestone/chalk. Limestone has been subjected to heat and/or pressure, it metamorposes into marble. Both limestone and marble are calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Its just that the internal physical structure of limestone is altered.


Is marble polished limestone?

No. Marble is metamorphosed limestone, recrystallized from heat, pressure, or both.