Limestone
Abstract
Description
Mohs Hardness: 3-4. Limestone is a sedimentary rock, most of which is composed of skeletal fragments of marine organisms. Most limestone is made into crushed stone and used as a construction material, including road base construction and as an aggregate in concrete. It is also a necessary ingredient in the process of purifying molten glass and steel.
Hampton, VA
Hampton, VA
item.page.type
natural object
Still Image
Still Image
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image/jpeg
Keywords
environmental sciences