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It has been, but limestone is prone to weathering, and is easily damaged by air pollution.
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This rock is sometimes used as roofing material?
granite is your answer
What rock is sometimes used as roofing material?
Slate
Can you give us some information on sedimentary rocks and how they are used by humans?
Sedimentary rock: Limestone can be used as a building material, or fired in a kiln to produce powdered lime for scattering on a farmer's field. Sandstone can be used as a building material. Slate can be used as a roofing material and a building material.
Why can't limestone turn into slate?
Limestone is composed of the minute skeletal remains of sea creatures. Slate is the compressed mud and silt deposited on the sea floor. Both limestone and slate have been subjected to tremendous pressure and have become stone. Slate easily splits into sheets and can be used as a roofing material. Limestone can be used as a building material, and as hardcore in the construction and road making industries.
What rock is used for roofing material?
Slate is a common type of rock used for roofing material due to its durability, resistance to weathering, and natural beauty. It is formed from shale or clay deposits that have been subjected to high pressure and heat over time. Slate roofs can last for many decades when properly installed and maintained.
What element is used as a roofing material?
LEAD
What is an old roofing material used in Scotland?
It was a divot.
What metamorphic rock is used for roofing material?
Slate
How is limestone used as a building material?
not well
What material was used to build the Great Pyramid?
The main material was limestone.
Why do people remove limestone from quarries?
Limestone is used as a building material and in chemical industry.
Is limestone used to make building material?
Yes.
