Parian marble

Identification code: 300011594

Español: mármol de Paros | Català: marbre de paros

Hierarchy classification:

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Materials (hierarchy name)
materials (substances)
[materials by composition]
inorganic material
rock (inorganic material)
metamorphic rock
marble (rock)
[marble by color or pattern]
white marble

Alternative term/s

greco duro
lychnites marble
marble, lychnites
marble, Parian
marmor Parium
pario

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Scope note:

A pure white marble with transparent and flaky crystals; quarried on the island of Paros in the Cyclades, it was used by the ancient Greeks for sculpture as well as architecture.

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