Limestone
Limestone
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed of water deposits and varying amounts of silica. It is typically white in color but can sometimes become colored or change its color due to impurities entering it.
Characteristics of Limestone
It is formed through the deposition of marine animal structures.
It is used in iron extraction.
It is a fundamental component of cement.
It is used in construction and decoration.
It is an important source of lime.
It is used in the production of rock wool.
Types of Limestone
- Hydraulic Limestone: Also known as quicklime, it is produced by burning stones that do not contain calcium carbonate and is primarily used with water.
- Organic Limestone: This type of stone contains fossilized bones and shells of buried animals.
- Chemical Limestone: It is produced through the deposition of calcium carbonates as a result of exposure to varying temperatures. Important types include stalactites and stalagmites, which form in cone-shaped columns.
Natural Properties and Chemical Composition of Limestone
- Color: Limestone is typically white in color. Scratch Resistance: Limestone has the same scratch color as its original color (white).
- Luster: It has a glassy luster. Porosity: Limestone has low porosity. Water
- Absorption: It has low water absorption.
