limestone

     

Limestone is a seimentary rock composed largely of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate: CaCO3).

Trivia about limestone

  • Stalactites & stalagmites are formed primarily in caves of this "stone"
  • Coal dust is very explosive, so mines are sprayed with "dust" from this common calcium-rich sedimentary rock
  • Fizzing when acid is applied, this mineral is the base of the Portland cement industry
  • The Center includes 16,000 tons of Italian travertine, a type of this "stone" that also forms marble
  • You'll find stalactites and stalagmites in caverns made of various types of this sedimentary rock
  • Dolomitization is the process by which this rock, including its fossils, turns into dolomite
  • The skeletons of coral polyps are made of calcium carbonate, so coral reefs are mainly this sedimentary rock
  • The fossils in this type of rock may remain even after it's changed into marble
  • (Jeff Probst reports from Guatemala.) Mayan pyramids were characteristically constructed with this stone, named for the calcium oxide it produces when burned
  • (Cheryl of the Clue Crew dissolves a piece of rock in a chemistry experiment.) With diluted hydrochloric acid, you can test for this rock; the acid reacts with the calcite to form CO2
  • The Rock of Gibraltar is a huge block of this rock made of calcite, a mineral form of calcium carbonate
  • This rock can be formed by the accumulation of shells or coral, but not from citrus fruit
  • Nevada's formation-rich Lehman Caves are made of low-grade marble, better known as this
  • Calcium bicarbonate from this, the most abundant soluble rock, is used by sea creatures in forming shells
  • In its purest form, this rock used in the cement industry contains only calcite
  • The Rock of Gibraltar is made up mostly of this rock that's generally composed of calcium carbonate
  • The Etruscans carved many of their works from tufa, a soft porous variety of this calcium carbonate rock

Tweets about limestone

  • RT @EpRaidersSports: Congratulations to the soccer team with their 3-2 win against Limestone! Great job to the team and to Connor Alexander…
  • Congestion, avg 10mph on I-55 SB at Limestone Rest Area -
  • @johan012999 limestone
  • 9:18pm Limestone Radio by PS I Love You from For Those Who Stay
  • RT @waff48: Update: Coroner confirms fatality in pedestrian-involved wreck in Limestone Co.
  • Ripley SW Limestone Co. Wind 0.0 mph ---. Barometer 29.45 in, Rising. Temperature 77.2. Rain today 0.00 in. Humidity 89% #alwx
  • RT @ANZIPNI: @nield_joel Maybe Mn or Fe def, (limestone). Where is the pdk? Mn Sul/Fe Chel foliar are OK. @AuCropNutrition.
  • @bmark1200 Limestone so ill let you guess
  • Captain Stanley McNatt celebrates 36th anniversary serving at Limestone County Sheriff’s Office via @whnt
  • Update: Coroner confirms fatality in pedestrian-involved wreck in Limestone Co.
  • Grounds crew is putting more sand and limestone down to improve all tailgating areas affected by construction. Thanks for your patience.
  • Victoria, Australia, Limestone stacks of the 12 Apostles. #travel
  • It's pouring, I live on south campus, and I'm stuck at Arby's on S. Limestone. #fail 😔😔😔
  • RT @ChamberBloom: Welcome to The Chamber, Indiana Limestone Company! Fun fact about ILC - they are located in the heart of one of... http:/…
  • Spirit week next week #Limestone .. Dress up & show your school spirit 
  • @JudyBADD I need you n the whole limestone to check out my new video n song RAPHAEL RATLIFF - MONEY TRAIN:
  • Ripley SW Limestone Co. Wind 3.8 mph S. Barometer 29.42 in, Falling slowly. Temperature 90.3. Rain today 0.00 in. Humidity 42% #alwx
  • Reports of an intoxicated man asking for money at the Kroger on Limestone.
  • IVC varsity soccer season opener against Limestone kicks off in about 10 min. The Ghosts look eager. JV tied 1-1 with the Rockets.
  • RT @jes_wasz: w/ my dude @chris_phipps 💕 @ Limestone College
  • How about Dinner in a Cave at Grotta Palazzese Puglia, Italy Tucked inside a limestone cavern, this summer-only...
  • w/ my dude @chris_phipps 💕 @ Limestone College
  • Limestone District School Board meeting. Absorbing... #saveourschools #electkoven @ Limestone District…
  • Game prediction: East limestone 63 West limestone 0
  • @ASAPschaeffer take them to limestone blue where they have a different Mac and cheese every day!
  • RT @vadasy_kenny: #RETWEEET if your are going to the east limestone vs west limestone game tomorrow night! If anyone never comes to the gam…
  • Happy 44th B-day to Jim Thome, Peoria's own, a former player in the West Peoria little league, at Pleasant Hill, at Limestone High and ICC.
  • New Arrival: New Plus Size 2 Piece Set Crop Top and Pants in Golden Mustard Limestone Print Available at:...
  • Ripley SW Limestone Co. Wind 2.2 mph SSW. Barometer 29.43 in, Falling. Temperature 92.7. Rain today 0.00 in. Humidity 42% #alwx
  • Quick response saves life of Limestone football player
  • #RETWEEET if your are going to the east limestone vs west limestone game tomorrow night! If anyone never comes to the game THATS A NECK!
  • I now have some bits of limestone to cut up and start casting experiments over the next few months. Still need some siltstone though
  • Em destaque.....Limestone. #ArqSystem #arqsystemreformaspersonalizadas #arqedmilsonsousa…
  • So honored to be part of the Limestone Community and @limestonewlax #winateverything 💙💛
  • ALDOT is sponsoring a Meet and Greet in an effort to advertise Project ACCAA 60220 - ATRP (Limestone & Madison)
  • Stuck in traffic aka selfie break 😎😓 #Limestone #WhenDidLexGetAllThisTraffic
  • RT @GoWeardale: Look out for Frosterley Marble - a black fossiliferous layer of limestone occurring near Frosterley #walking #nature #nefol…
  • Ripley SW Limestone Co. Wind 4.5 mph SSE. Barometer 29.44 in, Falling. Temperature 94.3. Rain today 0.00 in. Humidity 41% #alwx
  • Look out for Frosterley Marble - a black fossiliferous layer of limestone occurring near Frosterley #walking #nature #nefollowers #durham
  • RT @chiquora: #scc #smc #uscu #limestone & #OtherSurroundingSchools . TOMORROW! #GRAVYS
  • Building my first limestone patio >>