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mineral calcite (calcium carbonate) usually found in marine organisms.

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What mineral make up the limestone rock?

Mostly calcite.


Coral skeletons and calcite mud make what type of rock?

igneous


How expensive is a limestone fireplace?

A limestone fireplace is moderately expensive. Limestone fireplaces range on different prices depending on what you use to make them. The average price is $500.


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 three elements make up limestone formations?

Limestone formations are primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), which crystallizes to form the rock. Other elements such as magnesium, silica, and clay minerals can also be present in smaller quantities within limestone formations. Fossil remains and organic debris may also be found within limestone formations.

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What sediments make up limestone?

It is usually quartz


What minerals make up marble?

primarily calcite and limestone


What mineral make up the limestone rock?

Mostly calcite.


Why is limestone good for making cement?

Limestone is made up of calcium oxide which is the key ingredient to make cement. The limestone is mixed in with a particular clay to get the cement mixture.


Has Makeup got Limestone in it?

Yes, make-up such as powder and lipstick have.


What type of minerals most likely make up limestone?

Calcite


What limestone can be processed to make?

Limestone can be processed to make marble.


A reactive metal whose compounds make up limestone?

Calcium is a reactive metal whose compounds make up limestone, chalk, cement and teeth. Drinking milk is one way to get this mineral.


Can you make a limestone pie yes or no then why can't you make a limestone pie?

No you can not!Jagex has not released any limestone pie...


How do you make cement from limestone?

you make it by mixing limestone powder and clay in a kiln


What are the two types of limestone that make up the cliffs at the Great Australian Bight?

The chalky, white coloured limestone rock at the base of the cliffs of the Great Australian Bight is called Wilson Blufflimestone.Karst limestone makes up the rest of the limestone, and the majority of the Nullarbor Plain which extends from the Great Australian Bight.


What can you make with limestone on RuneScape?

Limestone is used to make limestone bricks. These are then used to make various items in the Construction skill and in the quest Temple of Mort'ton.