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Why are marbles used in making buildingbut not chalks thoughboth of themare formed from the same material calcite? |
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Answer» Marble is metamorphosed limestone, ie subjected to heat and pressure, the crystals grow and INTERLOCK, forming a stronger rock, more suitable for a building material. Sometimes MINERALS in the original limestone are still visible as swirls of colour in the marble |
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