Limestones,
travertines and dolomites are sedimentary rocks. In marble sector, these
carbonate rocks can be named as commercial marbles in addition to the
geological marbles. Despite the huge reserves of carbonate rocks in Turkey,
there is a limited amount of carbonate reserves that have the desired
properties preferred by the marble sector. Tauride belt in the southern Turkey
has one of the important parts of these reserves. This study has focused on the
geological features of commercial sedimentary marbles represented by dolomite
and limestone deposits around Yarışlı Lake and evaluation of their economical
potential. The Dutdere Limestone occuring within the Lycian nappes is observed around
the Yarışlı Lake and have a special color and texture which are very desirable
in marble industry. The limestones, known as “Sandia” marble, are the only
current source for lightning texture in the marble industry. In this area,
there is also a type of marble named as “Bayulan” marble with smoot cream beige
color that have industrial marble potential.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | June 28, 2019 |
Submission Date | May 15, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 |