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Yes, because it is impermeable. Meaning water will not pass through it. It is also very strong and durable.
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What hard rock is used for building bridges and buildings?
limestone
What three building materials are made from limestone?
Some old buildings toothpaste has limestone in cement concrete mortar bricks
Why is limestone not used for buildings?
Because it is a permiable rock, this means it will be worn away over time. Although it does still get used for buildings
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.
What limestone buildings are most threatened by pollution?
taj mahal is one of the limestone buildings being threatened by pollution.
Why are limestone made?
Limestone is used for a variety of purposes, especially in the construction industry. In particular, many limestones contain light fossils in a dark matrix, which can be very beautiful when polished for buildings or monuments.Read more: how-is-limestone-used
The uses of limestone?
to make buildings
What did the ancient egyptians used to build stuff?
For Pyramids, they used limestone and marble. For houses and buildings, they used dried mud bricks.
What can limestone be made into?
>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.
What are two rocks that are used to make buildings?
Almost any rock can be used for buildings, but one of the most common is limestone, which can be used directly, but is more often made into cement or concrete. Slate is used for roofing.
What does acid rain do to buildings made from limestone?
it dissolves them
What are the differences between gypsum and limestone in terms of their composition and uses?
Gypsum and limestone are both sedimentary rocks, but they have different compositions and uses. Gypsum is made of calcium sulfate dihydrate, while limestone is primarily composed of calcium carbonate. Gypsum is commonly used in construction for drywall and plaster, while limestone is used in construction for buildings and roads.
