What is a Limestone - Formation & Benefits

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What is a Limestone - Formation and Benefits
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Sedimentation A Process of Rock Formation

• So, the process is known as Digenesis that turns
  sediment to rock. During digenesis, water
  squeezes out of the pore spaces and
  forms Grains in the mass of the rock the size
  of grains ranging from 0.001mm to 0.00004 inches.
  When grain formation takes place due to fossils,
  the size of fossils determines the shapes,
  patterns, and orientation of the grains.

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• How Limestone Defined?
• Geologists and other professionals define
  limestone as a rock, which has at least 50
  calcium carbonate by weight and famously known as
  Calcite.
• What Is the Constitution of Limestone?
• Apart from calcites, limestone also contains
  other minerals and forms small particles found in
  quartz, feldspar, pyrite, siderite, and clay
  minerals large nodules in Chert (chalcedony,
  flint, Jasper), pyrite, and siderite.

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How Is Limestone Formed

• At geological perspective, the formation of
  limestone takes place in two different
  environments
• Sedimentation in deep marine water
• By water evaporation during cave formation.

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Marine Environment to Form Limestone
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Limestone Forms by Water Evaporating Environment
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Known Varieties of Limestone

• Chalk
  Fossiliferous Limestone

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• Lithographic Limestone Oolitic
  Limestone

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• Coquina
  Travertine

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Uses of Limestone in General

• Agricultural
• Aggregates
• Reagent
• Glass Making 
• Smelting Refining
• Pharmacy and Healthcare
• Animal Feed
• Plaster of Paris
• Filter

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Uses of Limestone in the Construction Industry
for Exterior Applications

• Limestone as Dimension Stones
• We know limestone can be cut into pieces of any
  dimension. Whole stones or cubes also prove
  better structural material and gives the property
  a classic look.

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Limestone as Stone Veneer
Exterior wall cladding is possible with limestone
veneer. It can help you decorate your entire
exterior facing walls, entrance, and backyard.
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Limestone as Roofing Granules
Crushed limestone with different sizes and
colors, when mixed with cement and sand, can act
as a top coat on RCC roofs/slabs and provide a
heat-resistant coating.
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Limestone as Covering Material
We can cover foundation walls, step risers, and
landing area at the front or back doors of the
house/property with limestone.
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Limestone in Walkway/Driveway Material
The natural beauty of limestone easily matches
with surroundings of the property like garden or
landscaping with grass and plants.
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Limestone in Drainage Ditches
Crushed limestone and stepping stones can save
runoff as well as provide a path to pass safely
during wet seasons.
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Limestone in Swimming Pool
Travertine is an excellent material for swimming
pool construction. It is an excellent choice
for coping and pool deck area building due to
non-slip, heat-resistant, and toughness property
attributes.
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Siding, Sills, Water Table with Limestone
Limestone used for centuries in the construction
of door/window sills, headers, and water tables
to protect the building as well as garner its
natural beauty.
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Limestone in Trims Pillars
Whole limestone or veneer is a better choices to
grant your exterior rustic and polished curb
appeal by infusing in trim and pillar
construction.
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Limestone in Garden
Garden periphery walls, benches, tables, and side
walls in limestone are not new things and look
aesthetically beautiful.
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Limestone in Patio
Patios are for multipurpose activities and
limestone is an ideal material for the creation
of non-slip, heat and cold resistance, and easy
to maintain patio with beauty and charms.
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Where You Will Find the Best Natural Limestone
for Your Next Project?

• World of Stones in the USA is an ideal
  destination to get you all limestone requirements
  with perfect guidance and at competitive rates in
  the global market.

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