Marbelite

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Description

A synthetic, moldable, artificial Marble. Marbelite is made by heating potassium alum in water then added 10% Heavy spar and Marble dust (Brady 1971). Rubber molds are used to cast the Marbelite into small statues and ornaments.

Synonyms and Related Terms

artificial marble

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 500

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