* Marble: This is the most well-known metamorphic rock derived from limestone. It's formed under relatively low-grade metamorphic conditions and characterized by its recrystallized calcite grains, often giving it a distinctive, swirling pattern.
* Skarn: Skarn is a complex metamorphic rock that forms when limestone reacts with other rocks, often igneous rocks, during metamorphism. Skarns can contain a variety of minerals, including garnet, pyroxene, and epidote.
* Calcite marble: This is a marble that retains a significant amount of its original calcite content. It can be white, gray, or even colored depending on impurities.
* Dolomitic marble: If the original limestone contains dolomite, the metamorphic rock may be a dolomitic marble.
* Hornfels: In some cases, limestone can be metamorphosed to a very hard, fine-grained rock called hornfels, often associated with contact metamorphism near igneous intrusions.
It's important to note that the exact type of metamorphic rock produced will depend on the specific conditions of metamorphism. For example, higher-grade metamorphism can lead to the formation of other minerals like wollastonite or tremolite.
