diff --git a/code/modules/mining/ore.dm b/code/modules/mining/ore.dm
index 099ce46ba5..70d0e78685 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/ore.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/ore.dm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 	name = "recrystallized carbonate"
 	icon_state = "ore_marble"
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 1)
-	material = "carbon"
+	material = "marble"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/ore/glass
 	name = "sand"