Indonesia has several marble producing areas that are well-known to foreign countries. Marble is one type of rock on earth that can be used by humans for various building purposes. In general, rocks on earth are divided into three types, namely igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic or metamorphic rocks. Also read: NTB Province, the Largest Lobster Producing Region in Indonesia which is the Location for Shrimp Estate Development Marble is included in the type of metamorphic stone or metamorphic stone because the process of its formation comes from the metamorphosis process. Definition of Marble Stone Marble is a rock resulting from the process of metamorphosis or metamorphism of limestone, which in its process is affected by temperature and pressure. The word marble comes from the Greek word Marmaron which means shining stone, crystal stone, or sparkling. The texture and regularity of the grains in marble occur due to the recrystallization of the original structure of the rock itself. Meanwhile, marble in Indonesia is estimated to have existed since 30-60 million years ago. There are five characteristics of marble, namely having a compact stone structure, relatively the same crystal clusters, composed of calcite minerals and minor minerals. Then it has commercial or economic value depending on color and texture, as well as being affected by porosity, tensile strength, and weatherability. Also read: The largest tea-producing regions in Indonesia, West Java, Central Java and Jambi are included in the list of marble-producing regions in Indonesia. Given the age of marble in this country, which is tens of millions of years old, it is not surprising that there are many marble-producing areas in Indonesia. Here are 5 marble producing areas in Indonesia: 1. Tulungagung, East Java Tulungagung is the largest marble producing area in Indonesia. Marble mines in Tulungagung are said to have existed and have been operating since the Dutch colonial period. Marble mining activities in Tulungagung are carried out at Besole Hill, Besole Village, Besuki District, Tulungagung. In that village there is a mining company named PT Industri Marmer Indonesia Tulungagung (IMIT). Marble from Tulungagung is known for its good quality. No wonder every year there is always a demand for marble, both for the construction of houses, schools and other public facilities. Also read: 8 Best Coffee Producing Regions in Indonesia, Toraja and North Sumatra Enter List 2. Magelang, Central Java Regency

Magelang is also one of the marble producing areas in Indonesia. The marble mining location in this area is precisely in Salaman District, Magelang Regency, Central Java. This marble from Magelang is rare and unique, because it appears from underground with red fibers. In Salaman District there is also a tourist spot in the form of a Red Marble Hill, namely in Ngargoretno Tourism Village, Salaman, Magelang. 3. West Sumatra West Sumatra province is also one of the marble producing areas in Indonesia. Marble quarries in West Sumatra are spread over several regencies/cities in Minangkabau Land. The first marble quarries can be found in Halaban and Sitanang, Fifty Cities District, West Sumatra. Apart from that, marble mines are also located in Agam Regency, as well as Tampurungo in Sawahlunto Regency. 4. Lampung Just like West Sumatra, marble mining centers in Lampung Province can also be found in several places. Several marble-producing points in Lampung such as Natar District, Way Tuba District, Lalu Bangun Rejo District, Sendang Agung District, Pugung District, Gedong Tataan District, and Pagelaran District. Also read: 8 of the largest cocoa-producing regions in Indonesia, the largest production is in Sulawesi 5. South Sulawesi Not only in Java and Sumatra, marble-producing areas in Indonesia can also be found on Sulawesi Island, South Sulawesi to be precise. In South Sulawesi, marble quarries are scattered in several places, such as in Maros, Barru, Pangkep, Bone, to Enrekang. However, marble mining companies in these areas did not last long. One of the reasons is because of the prohibition on the export of raw materials. Marble produced in these areas is used for various purposes, one of which is to decorate a house. Marble is very suitable for home decoration, because it is durable, easy to clean, and looks beautiful. Apart from decoration, marble can also be used as a base for furniture, tombstones, and as an acid neutralizer