by Miami-Limestone | Jan 5, 2023 | Limestone, Purposes
What is honed limestone? A honed floor is a type of floor with a polished finish. However, it is a great choice if you don’t want to go for fully polished, yet still seeking a contemporary look. Due to its luxurious feel, a honed finish is a great option for indoor...
by Miami-Limestone | Jan 5, 2023 | Limestone
What is Tufa Stone? Tufa is a type of limestone which forms near bodies of water containing high levels of calcium carbonate. A variety of uses have been found for tufa, ranging from constructing buildings to creating items of art. Another interesting aspect is being...
by Miami-Limestone | Jan 5, 2023 | Limestone
Micrite (Microcrystalline Limestone) Most marine micrite deposits start off as soft carbonate mud on the sea floor. This carbonated mud is almost like regular mud, except that it’s (in the Bahamas) very white. On vacation you can go into the ocean and get back...
by Miami-Limestone | Jan 5, 2023 | Limestone
Can I mix limestone with cement? Limestone is a common rock that accounts for around 10% of all sedimentary rocks. Limestone is composed of calcite and aragonite. Many limestones are formed from the skeletal pieces of marine creatures. Many people throughout history...
by Miami-Limestone | Jan 5, 2023 | Limestone
Why can it be bad for the environment? If limestone mining is not property taken care of, here are a few key things that it can influence: Groundwater Groundwater is vital to both drinking and farming, as well as providing a large source of fresh water for housing,...
by Miami-Limestone | Jan 5, 2023 | Limestone
What Is Chalk? Chalk is limestone composed mostly of calcium carbonate, which comes from microscopic marine organisms known as foraminifera and from the calcareous remains of marine algae known as coccoliths. The most common chalk is white or light gray in color, is...
