metamorphic
Polished Marble (likely Carrara-type with Iron oxides)
Metamorphosed Carbonate (CaCO3)
Hardness: 3 (Mohs scale), Color: White to cream with reddish-brown veining, Luster: Vitreous/Polished, Structure: Granular/Crystalline, Specific Gravity: 2.7
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Physical properties
Hardness: 3 (Mohs scale), Color: White to cream with reddish-brown veining, Luster: Vitreous/Polished, Structure: Granular/Crystalline, Specific Gravity: 2.7
Formation & geological history
Formed through the regional or contact metamorphism of limestone or dolostone under intense heat and pressure, causing recrystallization of calcite. The red veins are likely from iron oxide impurities.
Uses & applications
Used in decoration, tumbled stones for metaphysical use, interior design, sculpture, and as an architectural building material.
Geological facts
Marble has been the preferred stone for classical sculpture since ancient Greece. White marble with red veining is often referred to commercially as Rosso Verona or similar trade names depending on the intensity.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its softness (can be scratched by a steel blade) and reaction to acid (fizzes with diluted HCl). Often found in mountain ranges with folded metamorphic rock layers.
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