Marbling may refer to:
*The quality of a surface that has streaks of color, like
marble
Marble is a metamorphic rock consisting of carbonate minerals (most commonly calcite (CaCO3) or Dolomite (mineral), dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) that have recrystallized under the influence of heat and pressure. It has a crystalline texture, and is ty ...
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Marbleizing
Marbleizing (also spelt marbleising) or faux marbling is the preparation and finishing of a surface to imitate the appearance of polished marble. It is typically used in buildings where the cost or weight of genuine marble would be prohibitive. F ...
, also called faux marbling, the art of painting walls or furniture to look like real marble
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Paper marbling, a method of aqueous surface design in which paper or fabric is decorated with a spotted pattern similar to stone, as well as other swirled and combed patterns
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Marbled meat, the pattern of fat in beef steaks
*Marbling, a form of birth control in horse breeding, involving a marble used as an
intrauterine device
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