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MARBLE. 
stone which we may be allowed to mention in this 
place, as it is known by the name of Florentine 
marble, and consists of the same component parts. 
If this stone is cut in a proper manner, its surface 
will exhibit the appearance of ruined cities, and 
other singular figures. Many pieces of this Floren- 
tine marble are preserved in the cabinets of the 
curious for the sake of their singularity. 
