Marble definition metamorphosed limestone consisting chiefly of recrystallized calcite or dolomite capable of taking a high polish occurring in a wide range of colors and variegations and used in sculpture and architecture.
													
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																	A metamorphic rock formed by alteration of limestone or dolomite often irregularly colored by impurities and used especially in architecture and sculpture. 
																	A hard crystalline or granular metamorphic limestone white or variously colored and sometimes streaked or mottled which can take a high polish. 
																	Marble is a type of very hard rock which feels cold when you touch it and which shines. 
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																	A piece or slab of this stone. 
																	A piece of this rock. 
																	Marble definition is limestone that is more or less crystallized by metamorphism that ranges from granular to compact in texture that is capable of taking a high polish and that is used especially in architecture and sculpture. 
																	Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
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																	A sculpture made from this rock.