St. Genevieve marble
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St. Genevieve marble, also known as Ste. Genevieve marble, is an oolitic limestone (or "marble") found in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri.[1] It is part of the Archimedes Limestone formation.[2]
It generally comes in two different types. "St. Genevieve Rose" is the name for the marble which comes in deep red, greenish-gray, pink, and rose.[3] "St. Genevieve Gold Vein" is light or medium gray in color, with veins (running from buff to tan in color) running through it.[3] Cross-sections of corals and crinoids can be seen in the Gold Vein type.[3][2]
In the 1910s, it was widely considered the best "marble" found in the U.S. and known for its strength.[4][2] It has been widely used in banks, churches, courthouses, government buildings, and other structures.[3][5]
