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A marble quarry is a site where marble, a metamorphic rock composed mainly of recrystallized carbonate minerals, is extracted from the earth. Here's a comprehensive overview:

Key aspects of marble quarries:

1. Extraction Methods
- Open pit mining (most common)
- Terraced excavation on hillsides
- Wire saw cutting of large blocks
- Diamond wire cutting technology
- Drilling and wedging techniques

2. Products Extracted
- Dimensional stone blocks
- Marble slabs
- Crushed marble
- Marble chips
- Raw material for calcium products

3. Common Uses
- Building materials
- Flooring and wall cladding
- Sculptures and monuments
- Countertops
- Decorative elements

4. Notable Features
- Can be massive operations spanning several acres
- Often located in mountainous regions
- Usually have distinctive terraced appearances
- May operate for decades or centuries
- Require significant infrastructure for transportation

5. Environmental Considerations
- Impact on landscape
- Water management
- Dust control
- Noise pollution
- Waste rock disposal

Famous marble quarrying regions include:
- Carrara, Italy (white marble)
- Makrana, India (white marble)
- Vermont, USA (various colors)
- Afyon, Turkey
- Alentejo, Portugal

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