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The Origin of Carrara Marble

The Origin of Carrara Marble

Carrara marble comes from the town of Carrara, northern Tuscany. This unique stone was formed by by calcite-rich shells left behind by marine organisms when they die. Those deposited remains form limestone which can be hidden under multi-ton layers of rock. The intense heat and pressure can then cause the limestone to metamorphose into marble. Marble formed from the purest limestone is the white characteristic of...

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