Onyx marble
Esquema
Jerarquía
<materials by composition> > inorganic material > rock > metamorphic rock > marble (rock) > <marble by color or pattern>
Descripción
A compact variety of calcite that has dark layers of impurities and polishes to a high gloss, resembling onyx in appearance. It is typically used as a decorative or architectural material or for small ornamental objects.
Subcategorías
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Otros términos
- onyxmarmer [nl]
- marbre stalagmitique zoné [fr]
- mármol de ónice [es]
- onyx marbles [en]
- limestone onyx [en]
- cave onyx [en]
- marble, onyx [en]
- Mexican onyx [en]
- onyx (marble) [en]
- alabaster (marble) [en]