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Limestone is formed at the ocean's floor, after deposition of precipitated calcite, and shells of sea organisms have sank, and been deposited over time and then immense pressure crushes them into stone. Eventually, tectonic plate movement and shifting and upheaval leads to their arrival at the surface where they can be examined or utilized or just exposed to the elements.
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∙ 8y agoLime is a calcium product - calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide. It is used in building and is also used in agriculture to increase the pH of soil that is too acidic, and to provide a source of calcium and magnesium for plants.
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∙ 8y agoIt's an alkali. It neutralises the acids found in some soils - to make it a neutral growing medium.
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What is the main substance in limestone?
The main substance in limestone is calcium carbonate.
Why did a limestone get its name?
limestone is a type of ferilizer and some of the particles in limestone had minerals that were in limestones.thats where it got its name
In which type of sendimentary rock will you find embedded seashells?
Limestone.
Is limestone a metallic or a nonmetallic mineral?
Limestone is not a metal, it is a type of rock.
What rock type is easiest to weather?
Limestone
What is the main substance in limestone?
The main substance in limestone is calcium carbonate.
Is limestone homo or hetero?
Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock that is made up primarily of the mineral calcite, which is a homogeneous substance. Therefore, limestone is considered a homogeneous material.
Is limestone a pure substance or a mixture?
Pure substance
Why is calcium carbonate a substance of limestone?
The chemical formula of limestone is CaCO3.
What type of rock are limestone towers made of?
Limestone.
What type of rock is limestone?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock.
What substance is heated with limestone to prodce cement?
its heated with something
What type rocks are found in Belize?
Limestone, limestone everywhere.
What is the name of the substance that is left behind which mainly comprises the reef?
Limestone
Why did a limestone get its name?
limestone is a type of ferilizer and some of the particles in limestone had minerals that were in limestones.thats where it got its name
What type of rock is the great sphinx of Giza?
LIMESTONE
Limestone is a type of?
Sedimentary
