NameMarble
TextureNon-foliated; Medium- to coarse-grained
CompositionCalcite
Index Minerals
ColorPink
MiscellaneousSugary; Biotite laminations; reacts with HCl
Metamorphic TypeRegional or Contact
Metamorphic GradeVariable
Parent RockLimestone or Dolostone
Metamorphic EnvironmentVariable grade regional or contact metamorphism along a convergent plate boundary

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