the name of which is derived from the Latin word (creta) for chalk. Such deposits occur in westernEuropesouth of Sweden and in England, notably in the chalk cliffs of Dover along theEnglish Channel. Other extensive deposits occur in theUnited StatesfromSouth Dakotasouth to Texas and eastward ...
During the sawing of accepted marble blocks, powder is released due to friction between the marble and blades or wires. As the block is bathed with water throughout the process to cool the blade/wire, this mixture (i.e., stone powder, water, and waste material used for cutting) forms a...