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Limestone is extracted through mining. Shims and wedges are driven into the limestone creating a fracture, making extraction rather simple.
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How are limestone quarries used once the limestone has been extracted?
Larger pieces are often cut and shaped at the quarry; however, smaller pieces are more typically cut and shaped at other facilities. Custom pieces are most often cut and shaped on the building sight.
What is sedimentary rock formed by shells?
Limestone can be formed partly or mostly by visible shell fragments. .
What would happen if you didn't have limestone?
we wouldn't have these- -Limestone is used in buildings and roads. - Limestone can be used in glass making. - Limestone is used in toothpaste. - Limestone is used in cement and mortar. - Limestone is used in bread and cereals as a source of calcium. - Limestone is used to make paper white. -Limestone is used to purify sugar. -Pulverized limestone is used to neutralize acidic soils. -Limestone can be used to make brake pads. -Limestone is used in the preparation of wools and dyes. -Limestone is used to make antacids. -Limestone is used in climbing walls. -Limestone is used a suppression of methane explosions in underground coalmines. -Limestone is added to plastics, paint, tiles and other materials as both white pigment and cheap filler. -Limestone is used in the manufacture of quicklime (calcium oxide) and slaked lime (calcium hydroxide). -Limestone can be used to create steel by using it in a blast furnace.
A metamorphic rock made from limestone?
Marble is the metamorphic rock formed from limestone. =)
What isThe most abundant chemical Sedimentary rock?
The most common chemical sedimentary rock is limestone.
What is the name of the area from which limestone is extracted?
quarry
What natural resources are extracted near Richmond Va?
Some natural resources extracted near Richmond, VA are limestone, sandstone, clay, and shale.
Where can limestone be found in nigeria?
Nigerian States where deposit of limestone extracted for the production of Cement are Ogun State in the South West and Benue State in the Middle Belt of Nigeria
How are limestone quarries used once the limestone has been extracted?
Larger pieces are often cut and shaped at the quarry; however, smaller pieces are more typically cut and shaped at other facilities. Custom pieces are most often cut and shaped on the building sight.
How is limestone extracted from quarries?
The method of extraction depends on the intended use. If for cement manufacture, or road metal, then blasting and crushing are appropriate. If for building stone, then sawing it with steel saws, is a common technique.
How is cement formed from limestone?
cement is formed from limestone by combustion of limestone ( heating of the limestone)!
How is concrete formed from limestone?
concrete is formed from limestone by the combustion of the limestone (heating of the limestone)!
What is limestone cave formed of?
Limestone and limestone formations.
How is calcium extracted from its ore?
its extracted
Who is limestone man?
limestone man is a man made out of limestone.
What is the bust of Queen Nefertiti made of?
limestone
What gave limestone the name limestone?
Limestone is called limestone because it has lime in it from the sea water it if formed in.
