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Limestone is a sedimentary rock consisting predominantly of calcium carbonate, varieties of which are formed from the skeletons of marinemicroorganisms and coral: used as a building stone and in the manufacture of lime. It is special for two reasons:
1. It is the only known "rock" that is made from the skeletons of microorganisms found in the ocean. 2. It is a common building material, consisting of a fairly simple chemical/elemental makeup, found abundantly around the world near any water source. It has multiple implements in industry as well; from limestone, lime is derived (CaO) and used to treat soil that has been depleted of its calcium stores, thus improving crops grown in soils deficient in lime. It is also used in cement mix and in the manufacturing of steel, paper, and glass.
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How is cement formed from limestone?
cement is formed from limestone by combustion of limestone ( heating of the limestone)!
What types of bedrock are dissolved most easily by running water?
Limestone and Marble Limestone and Marble
How is limestone pavement formed?
limestone pavement is formed by leaving exposed limestone for ages
Is there limestone on the earth's moon?
Is there limestone on the moon?
What is softer limestone or granite?
Limestone is softer.
What special property does limestone have in common with marble?
Both limestone and marble have calcium in them.
What is one way to tell whether a rock is limestone?
these parts are changed into special kind of rocks
What has the author Richard A Downing written?
Richard A. Downing has written: 'The ground-water hydrology of the Lincolnshire Limestone with special reference to the ground-water resources' -- subject(s): Groundwater, Hydrology, Limestone, Stratigraphic Geology
What were the materials used to make a pyramid?
limestone and granite were the main materials used they also used special tools to carve
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.
Which are the important raw materials required in cement industry?
limestone(calcium carbonate) special type of clay gypsum and iron oxides
What is a special land feature in Cuba?
Mogotes are one special land feature in Cuba. Mogotes are dome shaped rock formations composed of limestone, marble, or dolomite and are surrounded by flat land.
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.
