Tennessee Pink marble

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Scope note
A fine pink marble, suitable for sculpture, of which a number of varieties exist. Tennessee marbles are generally harder and more compact than other American marbles, making them more suitable for outdoor use but also making them more difficult to carve and polish.
Tennessee Pink marble
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024