metamorphic
White Marble
Recrystallized Calcite (CaCO3)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectMohs hardness of 3; white to off-white with faint grey banding; vitreous to pearly luster; rhombohedral cleavage.
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Physical properties
Mohs hardness of 3; white to off-white with faint grey banding; vitreous to pearly luster; rhombohedral cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed via regional or contact metamorphism of limestone or dolostone under high temperature and pressure conditions.
Uses & applications
Commonly used in architectural tiles, sculpture, dimension stone, and tumbled decorative stones.
Geological facts
Famous structures like the Taj Mahal and Michelangelo's David are carved from high-purity white marble.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its softness (easily scratched by a copper coin or steel knife) and effervescence in dilute acid.
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