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Preferred term

Marble  

Definition

  • Metamorphosed limestone consisting chiefly of recrystallized calcite or dolomite, capable of taking a high polish, occurring in a wide range of colors and variegations, and used in sculpture and architecture [Random House]

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Proconnesian marble

Notation

  • 121545

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-PNT9835C-R

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