Uses Of Marble: Definition, Properties, Advantages & Disadvantages

Ans. Marble falls under the category of limestone. The hard granular stone marbles are recrystallized under heat, pressure and aqueous solution. Marble is a hard, attractive, beautiful and shiny stone which is used for making sculptures, statues and certain parts of buildings.

Ans. The properties of marble which make it distinguished are:

• The texture of Marble is granular. 
• The minerals include actinolite and tremolite.
• Many marbles contain silicates of lime and magnesia.
• Marble has a great ability to accept polish positively. 
• Marble is the most effective acid of neutralizing agents. 

Ans. The general uses of marble are:

• Soil treatment
• Cemetery making
• Neutralizing acid
• Whitening
• Filling 

Ans. The specified disadvantages are:

• Marble is very cold during winters and hence not suitable for winters.
• Marble is too heavy hence needs many people to relocate and lift.
• The resins are used to make the surface durable.
• Marble requires extra care and maintenance.

Ans. The specified advantages are:

• The crushed form of marble is used for acid neutralization in rivers, lakes, soils and ponds. 
• Marble is used as an inert filler in pills.
• Marble is used for making sculptures and ornaments. 
• Marble is affordable because of its abundant availability. 
• Marble is used in floor tiles, stair treads, window sills and panels used for decoration. 

Ans. The uses of marble lie in the following:

Marble In Whiting

• The white marbles are manufactured as a white powder for industrial uses.
• The powder is used as a filler, brightener, hide/remove pigmentation and many more. 

Marble In Supplements

• The powdered form of marble is used to manufacture supplements for animals.

Marble In Soil Treatment

• It is used to reduce the acidity of the soil.
• Used in a combination of fertilizer to improve the yield of soil.

Marble In Cemetery Marker

• Marble is used to construct a cemetery. 
• It is easy to engrave on marble.

Marble In Sculptures And Buildings

• Marble is used for decorative construction.
• Marble is used for creating sculptures. 
• The translucent feature of marble is used for creating decorative showpieces for homes, institutions, holy places, etc.
• Marble is also utilised as a construction aggregate.

Ans. Two advantages are: 

• Marble is used as an inert filler in pills.
• Marble is used for making sculptures and ornaments. 

Two disadvantages are:

• Marble is too heavy hence needs many people to relocate and lift.
• The resins are used to make the surface durable.

Ans. Uses of marble in neutralizing acid are: 

• Marble is used in a crushed form to neutralize the acid.
• It is also used to remove impurities from the soil.
• As an acid-neutralizing agent, it also treats water.

Ans. Actinolite and tremolite

Ans. Marble has a great ability to accept polish positively.