limestone
Limestone is a commonly available Natural Stone in India. The prime use of limestone (also called quicklime) is to neutralise excess acidity. Limestone powder is commonly used as building material and to purify iron in blast furnace and to manufacture glass or cement. Basically Limestone is a sedimentary rock mainly composed of calcium carbonate (only 10% of sedimentary rocks are limestone). But some forms of this sedimentary rock classified as limestone are available in the shape of blocks and slabs that can be quarried and processed to give the shape of tile or slab, which further can be used in the building construction for interior and exterior applications. In India, Limestone is available in some exotic colours.
Some uses / applications of Limestone Stone are –
- Floor and Wall Tiles
- Stair Steps
- Bathroom Vanity Counter Top
- Kitchen Tops
- Landscaping Pavers
- Cobbles
General Technical Specification of Limestone Stone are –
| Technical Information |
Value |
ASTM / Indian Standards |
Average Water Absorption
% by weight |
0.25 to 1.10 |
C 97 |
| Average Density |
2.50 to 2.80 g/cm3 |
C 97 |
| Average Compressive Strength |
100 to 140 MPa i.e. 1000 to 1400 Kg/cm2 |
C 170 |
Limestone Stone Slab Sizes –
Length from 4 feet to 10 feet (approx. 1200mm to 3000mm)
Width (height) from 2 feet to 4 feet (approx. 600mm to 1200mm)
Thickness (various and can be customized) from 1/2 inches (12mm), 3/4 inches (20mm) to 4 inches (100mm) or more
Limestone Stone Tile Sizes –
12 x 12 inches (300 x 300 mm), 12 x 24 inches (300 x 600 mm), 24 x 24 inches (600 x 600 mm) and many more customized sizes available
Limestone is available in various Surface Finishes and are processed at stone processing factory with the help of various machines.
Examples of the Limestone Stone Surface Finishes are –
- Sawn Surface Finish
- Polish Surface Finish
- Sandblasted Surface Finish
- Chiseled Surface Finish
- Antique Polish Surface Finish (Brush Polish) ... and many more
Note: Other Sizes, Specification, and Finishes are available & can be customized as per the requirement.
