Marble is a metamorphic rock formed when limestone is subjected to intense heat and pressure, causing the calcite within it to recrystallize into a dense, interlocking structure of crystals. This process gives true marble its characteristic smooth texture, translucent quality, and ability to take a high polish — features that have made it a prized material for sculpture and architecture since ancient times. However, the term “Italian marble” is often used more broadly in the stone industry. Whil

Marble Castle rock formation (Marmorslottet) outside of Mo i Rana, Norway. Glacial water from Svartisen creates holes in the limestone rock

Easy Marble Cake