Indian Natural
Stones - Hard & Strong Limestones
Limestone is a sedimentary rock
composed largely of Calcium Carbonate. It is believed that Limestone is
formed in the sea beds. Besides Calcium Carbonate, Limestone is made up of
many different minerals such as silica, magnesium and other organic
materials such as shells, plants and other sea animals.
Limestone rocks are strong and hard.
They make excellent building materials and can be carved easily. These
stones can be used in varying atmospheric conditions thanks to their high
degree of resistance.
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The various minerals that make up a
limestone rock effect its colors and shadings. Limestones are available
in colors such as blue, shades of pink, yellow, brown, gray and red.
The surface of limestone can take a plethora of finishes such as polished,
honed, smooth and sawn etc.
The uses of Limestone are many.
Limestone Blocks,
Limestone Slabs,
Limestone Tiles and
Limestone Countertops are all available and used for different
purposes.
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You may look around and see many different
applications of Limestone such as
Depending on their application, Limestones
are available with a natural or polished surface. Limestone mining and limestone
quarrying are large part of the Building and Construction Industry
the world over.
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Limestone
Quarries are rich resources of Limestone rocks. A large process of
excavation is carried out to procure Limestone Blocks.
What are
Limestone Blocks?
Limestone
blocks are nothing but large masses / entities of Limestone rock. Such
blocks of Limestone are solid and have a low water absorption level.
Available in colors such as yellow, pink, red etc, these large
Limestone blocks are further processed and cut into smaller shapes and
sizes depending on their application. Limestone slabs and tiles are
created from limestone blocks.
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What are
Limestone Slabs?
Limestone
slabs are flat pieces of Limestone. By the process of sawing,
limestone slabs are manufactured from large blocks of limestone. Slabs of
Limestone are cut into different sizes and thickness making them suitable
for a number of exterior as well as interior applications.
Since
Limestone slabs take good polish, they look attractive when used for
flooring, cladding etc. The uses of Limestone are many and what
makes limestone an excellent building material is its resistance to
extreme temperatures. Limestone slabs are available in a variety of colors
such as brown, yellow, pink, red etc.
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What are
Limestone Tiles?
Limestone
tiles are four sided (square / rectangular) pieces of limestone. By
sawing Limestone blocks, limestone slabs and limestone tiles are created.
Depending on their usage, limestone tiles are cut into different sizes of
varying thickness.
Limestone
Tiles can have a polished or a natural finish. Limestone tiles are used
for both interior as well as exterior applications. Limestone floor
tiles and limestone pavements are common products of limestone tiles.
Limestone
tiles have a low water absorption level and take good polish.
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Limestone
Counter tops are flat planks of limestone that come in handy in kitchens,
showroom etc. Limestone is a good choice for countertops due to its
texture and natural look.
Being
resistant to water and extreme temperatures, limestone countertops are
ideal for gardens. They are useful and attractive.
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Building Stone Marble
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Roofing, Flooring, Paving Stone Slates
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Building Materials Sandstone
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Natural Stones
Granite |
