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What Are Buildings Made Of?

   Identify It! #3

ANSWER: Marble, limestone and brick with a wood window

You're right!

The green stone with veins is marble. In this case, just a thin sheet of marble is used to cover the area under the window. Gray limestone and tan bricks are the other main ingredients.

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