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Why is quartzite often confused with marble?

Quartzite is frequently confused with marble because they can look remarkably similar, often sharing light background colors and flowing, elegant veining. However, their geological formation and physical properties are entirely different. Quartzite is a hard metamorphic rock formed from sandstone, while marble is a softer metamorphic rock formed from limestone.

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