The word "marble" derives from the Ancient Greek μάρμαρον (mármaron), from μάρμαρος (mármaros), "crystalline rock, shining stone", … See more

Degradation by acids
Acids react with the calcium carbonate in marble, producing carbonic acid (which decomposes quickly … See more

Sculpture
White marble has been prized for its use in sculptures since classical times. This preference has to do with its softness, which made it easier … See more

As the favorite medium for Greek and Roman sculptors and architects (see classical sculpture), marble has become a cultural symbol of … See more

Marble is a rock resulting from metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks, most commonly limestone or dolomite. Metamorphism causes variable re-crystallization of … See more

The extraction of marble is performed by quarrying. Blocks are favoured for most purposes, and can be created through various techniques, including drilling and blasting, water jet … See more

Total world quarrying production in 2019 was approximately 316 million tonnes; however, quarrying waste accounted for 53% of this total production. In the process of marble mining and … See more