Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Marble is typically not foliated (layered), although there are exceptions. It is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material. Quarried from the mines in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh, Indian marbles come in a range of colors and veins. Marble is a reasonably strong and durable stone. It takes a good polish, popularly used as wall claddings, marble flooring, skirtings, tabletops, treads, kitchen countertops, and risers, sculptures, artifacts. Since time immemorial, marble slabs and tiles have been used in temples, mosques, palaces, and homes.
