History of Marble

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A "marble" is also a small glass sphere used for playing games and for decoration.

A "marble" is also a small glass sphere used for playing games and for decoration.The Marble derives its Name from the Greek Marmaros, white Stone. :If this can be verified, it should stay. In folklore, marble is associated with the astrological sign of Gemini. Pure white marble is an emblem of purity. It is also an emblem of immortality, and an ensurer of success in education. :This can and should stay provided more details are provided. For example, the folklore of which folk, exactly? Rocks and minerals aren't really all that intrinsically interesting to most people (I *am* a geologist), folklore, history and cultural traditions are important.