 In the geological sense limestones are of sedimentary origin, while marbles are of metamorphic character, but in the trade the term marble is applied to any calcareous rock capable of taking a polish. In addition to the different varieties of marble and...  Economic Geology of the United States - Seite 79von Heinrich Ries - 1905 - 435 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | 1924 - 818 Seiten
...H. Van Burcn Magonigle. architect. Attillio Piccirilli, sculptor. INTRODUCTION DEFINITION OF MARBLE In the trade, the term marble is applied to any calcareous rock capable of taking a good polish, and which is suitable for ornamental work, or for high-grade construction. For commercial... | |
 | United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs - 1965 - 1620 Seiten
...petrologist, marble is a crystalline limestone, but in the stone industry and in the present discussion the term "marble" is applied to any calcareous rock capable of taking a polish. Some marbles are composed almost entirely of carbonate minerals; others contain such impurities as... | |
 | Geological Survey (U.S.) - 1966 - 478 Seiten
...petrologist, marble is a crystalline limestone, but in the stone industry and in the present discussion the term "marble" is applied to any calcareous rock capable of taking a polish. Some marbles are composed almost entirely of carbonate minerals; others contain such impurities as... | |
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