Iona marble

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Scope note
A predominantly pale green marble with white markings that is quarried on the island of Iona. A metamorphosed dolomitic limestone, it is considered to be one of two true marbles native to the British Isles, the other being Connemara marble.
Iona marble
Accepted term: 03-Feb-2025