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Metamorphic Rocks

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Marble is formed by metamorphism of ____________.

A

Coal

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Limestone

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Dolomite

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Graphite

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Solution

The correct option is B Limestone
Marble is a metamorphic rock formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures. Marble forms under such conditions because the calcite forming the limestone recrystallises forming a denser rock consisting of roughly equigranular calcite crystals.
The correct answer is B.

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