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  2. Paper marbling - Wikipedia

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    Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or other kinds of stone. [1] The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size , and then carefully transferred to an absorbent surface, such as paper or fabric.

  3. Countertop - Wikipedia

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    Countertop. A countertop, also counter top, counter, benchtop, worktop (British English) or kitchen bench (Australian or New Zealand English), bunker (Scottish English) is a raised, firm, flat, and horizontal surface. They are built for work in kitchens or other food preparation areas, bathrooms or lavatories, and workrooms in general.

  4. Composite material - Wikipedia

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    A black carbon fibre (used as a reinforcement component) compared to a human hair. Composites are formed by combining materials together to form an overall structure with properties that differ from that of the individual components. A composite material (also called a composition material or shortened to composite, which is the common name) is ...

  5. Marble - Wikipedia

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    Marble is a metamorphic rock consisting of carbonate minerals (most commonly calcite (CaCO 3) or dolomite (CaMg (CO 3) 2) that have recrystallized under the influence of heat and pressure. [1] It has a crystalline texture, and is typically not foliated (layered), although there are exceptions. In geology, the term marble refers to metamorphosed ...

  6. Alabaster - Wikipedia

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    Alabaster is a porous stone and can be "dyed" into any colour or shade, a technique used for centuries. [13] For this the stone needs to be fully immersed in various pigmentary solutions and heated to a specific temperature. [13] The technique can be used to disguise alabaster.

  7. How To Make Stained Marble Look New Again - AOL

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    Marble is a type of stone known for its durability and elegant appearance. As such, it’s commonly used for countertops, flooring, and other high-traffic surfaces. However, maintaining that ...

  8. Marble sculpture - Wikipedia

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    Marble is a metamorphic rock derived from limestone, composed mostly of calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO 3).The original source of the parent limestone is the seabed deposition of calcium carbonate in the form of microscopic animal skeletons or similar materials.

  9. Culture - Wikipedia

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    Culture (/ ˈkʌltʃər / KUL-chər) is a concept that encompasses the social behavior, institutions, and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, attitude, and habits of the individuals in these groups. [1]