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'''Marble''' is a non-foliated metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO<sub>3</sub>). It is extensively used for sculpture, as a building material, and in many other applications.


The [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] uses marble as a building material, for example: the [[Côte d'Azur Museum of Natural History]] is constructed mainly of marble.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 184''</ref> The UNSC also uses marble for various other decorative purposes. When using it as a building material, it is one of the more expensive materials. Iron and steel are two of the lesser expensive materials.
'''Marble''' is a non-foliated metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO<sub>3</sub>). Marble is known for its hardness, durability, and glossy properties. It is extensively used for sculpture, as a building material, and in many other applications.


The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] also use marble as a decorative material, such as the black marble used to make the [[San 'Shyuum]] cleric's pestle and mortar.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 143''</ref> Marble is known for its hardness, durability, and glossy properties.
[[Human]]s as of the 26th century occasionally use marble as a building material; for example, the [[Côte d'Azur Museum of Natural History]], built to resemble an ancient Greek temple, was constructed mainly of marble.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 184''</ref>
 
The [[Covenant]] also use marble as a decorative material, such as the black marble used to make the [[San'Shyuum]] clerics' pestle and mortar.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 143''</ref>  
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''


==Sources==
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Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3). Marble is known for its hardness, durability, and glossy properties. It is extensively used for sculpture, as a building material, and in many other applications.

Humans as of the 26th century occasionally use marble as a building material; for example, the Côte d'Azur Museum of Natural History, built to resemble an ancient Greek temple, was constructed mainly of marble.[1]

The Covenant also use marble as a decorative material, such as the black marble used to make the San'Shyuum clerics' pestle and mortar.[2]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 184
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 143
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