Q10. What are the main uses of Marble and where it is found in Pakistan?

Ans: Marble:
. Marble is mainly used by the construction industry as flooring and external
decoration. It is also used for crafting decoration pieces. Our white Malagori
marble is rated as one of the best in the world.
. Karara, Malerana, Badal, Pumpo, Black and Gold, Oceanic and Onyx are
some of the most common varieties of marble found in Pakistan.
. Superb quality granite reserves have also been discovered, mostly in the
KPK. White marble is mainly mined in the KPK and Balochistan provinces.

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