Limestone – RAK, UAE

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Limestone is a type of carbonate sedimentary rock. It is composed mostly of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). limestone is undeniably one of the most crucial sources of calcium, mineral which is required by human beings, animals as well as plants.

Features include:

  • Color: Grey / Off white
  • Hardness: 3 Mohs
  • Specific Gravity: 2.7

General Applications:

  • Smelting and other metal refining processes.
  • Manufacture of Portland cement.
    Crushed and used as aggregate, the solid base for many roads as well as in asphalt concrete.
  • Used for re-mineralizing and increasing the alkalinity of purified water to prevent pipe corrosion and to restore essential nutrient levels.
  • In the Construction Chemical industry for the manufacture of plaster, floor screed, concrete repair products, grout, etc.
  • Production of Glass

Available grit sizes:

  • 0.00 – 0.6 mm
  • 0.6 – 1.18mm
  • 1.18 – 2.36 mm
  • 2 – 4 mm
  • 3 – 5 mm
  • 5 – 10 mm