Limestone By: Nezzie Dant

What is limestone  Limestone is a sedimentary rock almost entirely of the mineral calcite.

How to get limestone out of the earth A quarry is used to do the mining.A quarry is used to do the mining. Geologists have to find the limestone and survey. Geologists have to find the limestone and survey. They get permits from local, state, and federal governments.They get permits from local, state, and federal governments. It is necessary to have plans to show them what you want to do and that you are following the rules.It is necessary to have plans to show them what you want to do and that you are following the rules.

Continued…… They have to prepare the site, like clearing where they are going to mine.They have to prepare the site, like clearing where they are going to mine. Then, they drill and explode things in order to get the rock out.Then, they drill and explode things in order to get the rock out.

How is limestone used Limestone is used for building materials. Limestone is used for building materials. It makes glass and cement. It makes glass and cement. Glass is made by heating a mixture of limestone, sand, and soda (sodium carbonate). Glass is made by heating a mixture of limestone, sand, and soda (sodium carbonate). Cement is made by roasting powdered limestone and clay in a rotary kiln. Cement is made by roasting powdered limestone and clay in a rotary kiln.

Conclusion Limestone is a sedimentary rock. It is hard to find and excavate it. It is used in many things such as glass and cement. Limestone is a sedimentary rock. It is hard to find and excavate it. It is used in many things such as glass and cement. video