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It looks like a tropical paradise but it's actually #CapeBreton's #MarbleMountain! Its white sand beach and turquoise water are the result of a marble quarry that started operating there in 1869.
Here's the story of this beautiful site!
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Crushed stone was pulled into the water by waves, making the beach white.
Because marble has high pH, it keeps the water at #MarbleMountain soft and clear. This lets you see the white sand underneath better, making the water look turquoise.
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In fact, the marble's pH offsets damage from acid rain and helps keep the entire Bras D’Or Lake healthy.
In 1868, Nicholas Brown of Prince Edward Island happened upon a substantial marble outcropping in the area.
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