Limestone Answers
How do you clean a limestone rock before put it in a quarium?
Q. I bought two limestone rocks from ebay, was told they are already bleached, and air dry. What else I must do before put them into my cichlids aquarium? Please help! Thanks ed.. I have african cichlids like hard water, that's why I chose limestone rocks.
Asked by Eddie Do - Mon Oct 25 11:21:24 2010 - Fish - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Put them in a bucket of water for a day to make sure the chlorine is gone. Then put them in the tank. Also use only with fish that like hard water.
Answered by edward navarre - Mon Oct 25 11:27:21 2010
Q. I bought two limestone rocks from ebay, was told they are already bleached, and air dry. What else I must do before put them into my cichlids aquarium? Please help! Thanks ed.. I have african cichlids like hard water, that's why I chose limestone rocks.
Asked by Eddie Do - Mon Oct 25 11:21:24 2010 - Fish - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Put them in a bucket of water for a day to make sure the chlorine is gone. Then put them in the tank. Also use only with fish that like hard water.
Answered by edward navarre - Mon Oct 25 11:27:21 2010
what is the best way to clean limestone counter tops?
Q. I have a limestone counter top in my bathroom and it always seems to have soap stains left after I clean it. I clean it every night and it still doesn't seem to look good. I have tried different varieties of stone cleaners, but it still looks the same. Help!
Asked by supermommy - Sun Jan 14 18:16:00 2007 - Cleaning & Laundry - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Whatever you do, DO NOT use any cleaner containing acid - that include vinegar. It dissolves the limestone and leaves holes in it. Do not use soap either - just stone cleaners.
Answered by singlepun - Sun Jan 14 18:53:39 2007
Q. I have a limestone counter top in my bathroom and it always seems to have soap stains left after I clean it. I clean it every night and it still doesn't seem to look good. I have tried different varieties of stone cleaners, but it still looks the same. Help!
Asked by supermommy - Sun Jan 14 18:16:00 2007 - Cleaning & Laundry - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Whatever you do, DO NOT use any cleaner containing acid - that include vinegar. It dissolves the limestone and leaves holes in it. Do not use soap either - just stone cleaners.
Answered by singlepun - Sun Jan 14 18:53:39 2007
How do I install my limestone fireplace?
Q. I recently bought a limestone fire surround thinking that installing it would be relatively easy. It arrived in 5 pieces without any instructions. We have been told by a CORGI engineer that it nees to be flush and sealed but there seems to be a gap between the wall and fire surround. We now don't know what to do.
Asked by smallmoose - Sat May 12 14:23:47 2007 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 2 Answers - Comments
A. This is NOT a Do It Yourself job. Hire a contractor. I guarantee you will be very sorry if you try this yourself.
Answered by Controlfreak38 - Tue May 15 14:01:32 2007
Q. I recently bought a limestone fire surround thinking that installing it would be relatively easy. It arrived in 5 pieces without any instructions. We have been told by a CORGI engineer that it nees to be flush and sealed but there seems to be a gap between the wall and fire surround. We now don't know what to do.
Asked by smallmoose - Sat May 12 14:23:47 2007 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 2 Answers - Comments
A. This is NOT a Do It Yourself job. Hire a contractor. I guarantee you will be very sorry if you try this yourself.
Answered by Controlfreak38 - Tue May 15 14:01:32 2007
What minerals are in chemically made limestone?
Q. And what is the chemical composition of chemically made limestone?
Asked by henna :) - Wed Mar 12 19:00:25 2008 - Other - Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate: Ca CO3).
Answered by zanekevin13 - Thu Mar 13 03:32:52 2008
Q. And what is the chemical composition of chemically made limestone?
Asked by henna :) - Wed Mar 12 19:00:25 2008 - Other - Science - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate: Ca CO3).
Answered by zanekevin13 - Thu Mar 13 03:32:52 2008
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a limestone quarry in an area of beauty?
Q. For science we are doing limestone. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a limestone quarry in an area of beauty like a national trust park or a nature reserve?
Asked by Annie - Fri Nov 5 13:58:16 2010 - Homework Help - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Advantanges: Lots of jobs are available, lots of limestone is being produced, limestone is commonly found in a nature sight Disadvantages: Creates noise pollution, is an eye sore, looks awful, creates lots of traffic, very busy, lots of commotion
Answered by Sarahhhhhhh - Fri Nov 5 14:48:01 2010
Q. For science we are doing limestone. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a limestone quarry in an area of beauty like a national trust park or a nature reserve?
Asked by Annie - Fri Nov 5 13:58:16 2010 - Homework Help - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Advantanges: Lots of jobs are available, lots of limestone is being produced, limestone is commonly found in a nature sight Disadvantages: Creates noise pollution, is an eye sore, looks awful, creates lots of traffic, very busy, lots of commotion
Answered by Sarahhhhhhh - Fri Nov 5 14:48:01 2010
Anyone know the best way to repair a hole in a limestone floor tile?
Q. We had really expensive limestone tiles fitted a few months ago in our kitchen, and one has now got a small dent/hole in it from having something heavy dropped on it. Apart from grout which will show too much, does anyone have any good ideas on how to repair it without replacing the tile?
Asked by Netty - Tue Sep 25 04:31:05 2007 - Maintenance & Repairs - 5 Answers - Comments
A. if you have any of the original tiles left over you could grind a small corner of one up and mix the dust with clear setting araldite. Apply it to the spare tile to see how it looks when it sets. If it looks good then make some more paste and fill in the dent/hole. Edit: apologies for the atrocious grammar, think i need to grab a coffee ;)
Answered by Icarus - Tue Sep 25 04:40:17 2007
Q. We had really expensive limestone tiles fitted a few months ago in our kitchen, and one has now got a small dent/hole in it from having something heavy dropped on it. Apart from grout which will show too much, does anyone have any good ideas on how to repair it without replacing the tile?
Asked by Netty - Tue Sep 25 04:31:05 2007 - Maintenance & Repairs - 5 Answers - Comments
A. if you have any of the original tiles left over you could grind a small corner of one up and mix the dust with clear setting araldite. Apply it to the spare tile to see how it looks when it sets. If it looks good then make some more paste and fill in the dent/hole. Edit: apologies for the atrocious grammar, think i need to grab a coffee ;)
Answered by Icarus - Tue Sep 25 04:40:17 2007
What are the negative effects of using limestone as soil for grapevines?
Q. I have this Reaction Paper to do for our Business Studies Class in school. The teacher asked us to give the cost and benefit of putting limestone near grapevines. I know the benefit but i cannot think of a cost of using such in lieu of soil. I've done my research but somehow i cannot find anything negative of using limestone as soil for grapevines. I'm no wine expert and I don't know anything about wines so, can anyone help me?
Asked by kyssaegos - Wed Dec 16 07:21:26 2009 - Garden & Landscape - 2 Answers - Comments
A. You can't use ground limestone instead of soil to grow any kind of plant. Plants grow in soil, not rock. Also, you would have to bring in thousands of tons of crushed rock to "use limestone as soil", when the soil is already on site. Limestone is used to adjust the PH of soil; acidic soil needs a little ground limestone to produce most crops. For example, Carolina red clay needs 50 pounds of ground limestone per 1,000 square feet every three to five years to be productive. That 50 pounds of limestone costs about $3. The ideal soil ph for table grapes is near neutral, the same as other crops. Vines grown for fine wine are often made to suffer; when the plants can't produce as much fruit the flavor is more concentrated. Obviously… [cont.]
Answered by Mathew W - Wed Dec 16 09:03:12 2009
Q. I have this Reaction Paper to do for our Business Studies Class in school. The teacher asked us to give the cost and benefit of putting limestone near grapevines. I know the benefit but i cannot think of a cost of using such in lieu of soil. I've done my research but somehow i cannot find anything negative of using limestone as soil for grapevines. I'm no wine expert and I don't know anything about wines so, can anyone help me?
Asked by kyssaegos - Wed Dec 16 07:21:26 2009 - Garden & Landscape - 2 Answers - Comments
A. You can't use ground limestone instead of soil to grow any kind of plant. Plants grow in soil, not rock. Also, you would have to bring in thousands of tons of crushed rock to "use limestone as soil", when the soil is already on site. Limestone is used to adjust the PH of soil; acidic soil needs a little ground limestone to produce most crops. For example, Carolina red clay needs 50 pounds of ground limestone per 1,000 square feet every three to five years to be productive. That 50 pounds of limestone costs about $3. The ideal soil ph for table grapes is near neutral, the same as other crops. Vines grown for fine wine are often made to suffer; when the plants can't produce as much fruit the flavor is more concentrated. Obviously… [cont.]
Answered by Mathew W - Wed Dec 16 09:03:12 2009
How to distinguish between shale and limestone?
Q. Just looking to see how I can distinguish between the two. I live in a plethora of shale but need limestone and dont know how to tell the difference between the two, or other rocks at that ha. Any help in identifying limestone?
Asked by Always Asking - Mon Feb 15 10:04:12 2010 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 2 Answers - Comments
A. You can not distinguish shale from limestone by the color or by the presence or absence of fossils. They are both types of sedimentary rocks deposited in calm water. Limestone and shale are rarely pure, so that there are varieties of limey (or calcareous) shale and shaley limestone, and it can be difficult for a non-specialist to tell them apart. If the shale and limestone are relatively pure, only the shale will have a "clay like smell" if you scratch it into a powder and only the limestone will react by bubbling CO2 gas when you apply dilute (5-10%) hydrochloric acid (HCl). Shale will often be more fissile (the ability to naturally part into thin layers) than limestone, but that property is certainly not diagnostic. To be… [cont.]
Answered by minefinder - Mon Feb 15 11:41:26 2010
Q. Just looking to see how I can distinguish between the two. I live in a plethora of shale but need limestone and dont know how to tell the difference between the two, or other rocks at that ha. Any help in identifying limestone?
Asked by Always Asking - Mon Feb 15 10:04:12 2010 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 2 Answers - Comments
A. You can not distinguish shale from limestone by the color or by the presence or absence of fossils. They are both types of sedimentary rocks deposited in calm water. Limestone and shale are rarely pure, so that there are varieties of limey (or calcareous) shale and shaley limestone, and it can be difficult for a non-specialist to tell them apart. If the shale and limestone are relatively pure, only the shale will have a "clay like smell" if you scratch it into a powder and only the limestone will react by bubbling CO2 gas when you apply dilute (5-10%) hydrochloric acid (HCl). Shale will often be more fissile (the ability to naturally part into thin layers) than limestone, but that property is certainly not diagnostic. To be… [cont.]
Answered by minefinder - Mon Feb 15 11:41:26 2010
What does the presence of limestone indicate about an area's ancient history?
Q. What does the presence of limestone indicate about an area's ancient history? A. The land used to be an area of many volcanoes. B. Glaciers covered the land at one time. C. The land used to be much higher. D. Shallow seas once covered much of the land.
Asked by dez - Wed Nov 12 09:21:15 2008 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Limestones indicate shallow warm seas at the time of deposition. Lime, Ca CO3 is one of the odd substances that has its maximum solubility at low temperatures. As the water temperature goes up the solubility goes down and so the lime is precipitated- dropped out of solution. Shallow seas are more easily warmed by sun light and do not have much mixing from cold water at depth. (ANother note. Limestones also usually form a some distance from the coast. Near the coast the denser sediments drop out, the soluble lime is carried farther away from shore. This tends to show the original was shallow to a considerable distance from shore.)
Answered by dougger - Wed Nov 12 09:34:39 2008
Q. What does the presence of limestone indicate about an area's ancient history? A. The land used to be an area of many volcanoes. B. Glaciers covered the land at one time. C. The land used to be much higher. D. Shallow seas once covered much of the land.
Asked by dez - Wed Nov 12 09:21:15 2008 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Limestones indicate shallow warm seas at the time of deposition. Lime, Ca CO3 is one of the odd substances that has its maximum solubility at low temperatures. As the water temperature goes up the solubility goes down and so the lime is precipitated- dropped out of solution. Shallow seas are more easily warmed by sun light and do not have much mixing from cold water at depth. (ANother note. Limestones also usually form a some distance from the coast. Near the coast the denser sediments drop out, the soluble lime is carried farther away from shore. This tends to show the original was shallow to a considerable distance from shore.)
Answered by dougger - Wed Nov 12 09:34:39 2008
Limestone foundation: is it worth the cost of finishing the basement?
Q. I have a 90+ year old house with crumbly, limestone foundation. The unfinished basement only leaks in extreme weather (once/year, just enough to stain the floor, but not puddle). I'd like to reclaim some square footage by turning the space into an office/living area. What moisture factors should I be aware of? How can I minimize the threat of water damage? Would finishing the attic be a better idea? Thanks in advance.
Asked by Craig - Mon Aug 6 10:46:43 2007 - Maintenance & Repairs - 1 Answers - Comments
A. An important factor here is your outside drainage. Another no so important is basement ceiling height (your home's age usually indicates a lower ceiling). Hopefully your drainage is such that it can be easily cleaned or updated. If part of the basement is above ground, that is you live on a hill, then you are home free. That is the best way to fix your moisture problem and because this would be a necessary fix to your home anyway, this could be considered a non cost to your project. Ceiling height is important for comfort, air quality and resale value. If your ceiling is lower than eight feet, consider "digging down". Look at costs and feasibility. This would also be a repair needed regardless of the finishing. My preference… [cont.]
Answered by len b - Mon Aug 6 11:29:18 2007
Q. I have a 90+ year old house with crumbly, limestone foundation. The unfinished basement only leaks in extreme weather (once/year, just enough to stain the floor, but not puddle). I'd like to reclaim some square footage by turning the space into an office/living area. What moisture factors should I be aware of? How can I minimize the threat of water damage? Would finishing the attic be a better idea? Thanks in advance.
Asked by Craig - Mon Aug 6 10:46:43 2007 - Maintenance & Repairs - 1 Answers - Comments
A. An important factor here is your outside drainage. Another no so important is basement ceiling height (your home's age usually indicates a lower ceiling). Hopefully your drainage is such that it can be easily cleaned or updated. If part of the basement is above ground, that is you live on a hill, then you are home free. That is the best way to fix your moisture problem and because this would be a necessary fix to your home anyway, this could be considered a non cost to your project. Ceiling height is important for comfort, air quality and resale value. If your ceiling is lower than eight feet, consider "digging down". Look at costs and feasibility. This would also be a repair needed regardless of the finishing. My preference… [cont.]
Answered by len b - Mon Aug 6 11:29:18 2007
Basement remodeling, I need to know how to seal up limestone walls and ideas for the basement?
Q. I recently bought a house built in the mid 1800s, in the basement it is all limestone: the walls, ceiling and stairs. I really want to keep the old look in the basement but I also live in Kansas and we have a lot of tornados so it needs to be safe. I just need to know how to seal it up and make it as strong as possible. Also the floors are dirt I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for the floors to go with the old look.
Asked by Tosha - Sun Mar 29 15:23:35 2009 - Decorating & Remodeling - 1 Answers - Comments
A. If the limestone is smooth and doesn't need any refinishing (or if you like it the way it is) you can just apply stone sealer (they have various tints, so you can choose). Old, sun-bleached barn wood always looks great on basement walls, if you want to cover the limestone. If the ceiling is high enough, you could add some character to that by putting in rafters (with the necessary support frame placed in the corners. As for the flooring, anything you put down would have to have some type of sub-flooring underneath to keep out moisture and dampness. Although it would be quite a job to accomplish, concrete would be best. Once you have that done, you could use concrete stain (there are beautiful choices for refinishing concrete these days)… [cont.]
Answered by StormyWeather - Tue Mar 31 02:02:41 2009
Q. I recently bought a house built in the mid 1800s, in the basement it is all limestone: the walls, ceiling and stairs. I really want to keep the old look in the basement but I also live in Kansas and we have a lot of tornados so it needs to be safe. I just need to know how to seal it up and make it as strong as possible. Also the floors are dirt I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for the floors to go with the old look.
Asked by Tosha - Sun Mar 29 15:23:35 2009 - Decorating & Remodeling - 1 Answers - Comments
A. If the limestone is smooth and doesn't need any refinishing (or if you like it the way it is) you can just apply stone sealer (they have various tints, so you can choose). Old, sun-bleached barn wood always looks great on basement walls, if you want to cover the limestone. If the ceiling is high enough, you could add some character to that by putting in rafters (with the necessary support frame placed in the corners. As for the flooring, anything you put down would have to have some type of sub-flooring underneath to keep out moisture and dampness. Although it would be quite a job to accomplish, concrete would be best. Once you have that done, you could use concrete stain (there are beautiful choices for refinishing concrete these days)… [cont.]
Answered by StormyWeather - Tue Mar 31 02:02:41 2009
What happens to the surface of a limestone rock when it gets weathered by water?
Q. This pertains to a lab activity where we put some limestone rocks in a jar and then shake the jar 700 times to see the changes that have occured to the rocks.
Asked by karatemaster617 - Tue Jan 22 15:18:07 2008 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 2 Answers - Comments
A. It erodes - the water helps break down the limestone very fast.
Answered by Kelly M - Tue Jan 22 15:27:25 2008
Q. This pertains to a lab activity where we put some limestone rocks in a jar and then shake the jar 700 times to see the changes that have occured to the rocks.
Asked by karatemaster617 - Tue Jan 22 15:18:07 2008 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 2 Answers - Comments
A. It erodes - the water helps break down the limestone very fast.
Answered by Kelly M - Tue Jan 22 15:27:25 2008
How to measure the mass of calcium carbonate in a limestone?
Q. How do you determine the mass of calcium carbonate in a limestone or some other stone containing calcium carbonate? I need a thorough explanation. Please! Thanks!!
Asked by Muhammad - Tue May 17 03:12:39 2011 - Chemistry - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. There are several ways of doing this. One way would be to react the stone with excess of dilute HCl. This will react according to the equation Ca CO3 + 2HCl ---> Ca Cl2 + H2O + CO2 You can see one mole Ca CO3 gives 1 mole CO2 [22.4L t stp] Knowing the temp and pressure of your collected gas, you can calculate how many moles, hence amount of CO2 If being really accurate, excess HCL added should be saturated with CO2 beforehand, to stop any CO2 dissolving. Another way would be to add an excess of dil HCl , then to do a titration with Na OH soln to see how much HCl is left over, hence how much reacted. Then you'd use: Ca CO3 + 2HCl ---> Ca Cl2 + H2O + CO2
Answered by Colin - Tue May 17 09:23:22 2011
Q. How do you determine the mass of calcium carbonate in a limestone or some other stone containing calcium carbonate? I need a thorough explanation. Please! Thanks!!
Asked by Muhammad - Tue May 17 03:12:39 2011 - Chemistry - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. There are several ways of doing this. One way would be to react the stone with excess of dilute HCl. This will react according to the equation Ca CO3 + 2HCl ---> Ca Cl2 + H2O + CO2 You can see one mole Ca CO3 gives 1 mole CO2 [22.4L t stp] Knowing the temp and pressure of your collected gas, you can calculate how many moles, hence amount of CO2 If being really accurate, excess HCL added should be saturated with CO2 beforehand, to stop any CO2 dissolving. Another way would be to add an excess of dil HCl , then to do a titration with Na OH soln to see how much HCl is left over, hence how much reacted. Then you'd use: Ca CO3 + 2HCl ---> Ca Cl2 + H2O + CO2
Answered by Colin - Tue May 17 09:23:22 2011
What chemical property of limestone allows for the formation of Karst topography?
Q. What chemical property of limestone allows for the formation of Karst topography? A. Limestone is a relatively strong rock that resists breaking. B. Limestone is a relatively weak rock that is highly permeable. C. Limestone is rich in calcium carbonate which dissolves in water. D. Limestone is a relatively weak rock that is highly porous. E. Limestone is a rich in silicates which resist dissolution.
Asked by Fred Maraldo - Mon Oct 25 20:05:08 2010 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 1 Answers - Comments
A. C. Limestone is rich in calcium carbonate which dissolves in water.
Answered by Tashkent T - Mon Oct 25 20:09:15 2010
Q. What chemical property of limestone allows for the formation of Karst topography? A. Limestone is a relatively strong rock that resists breaking. B. Limestone is a relatively weak rock that is highly permeable. C. Limestone is rich in calcium carbonate which dissolves in water. D. Limestone is a relatively weak rock that is highly porous. E. Limestone is a rich in silicates which resist dissolution.
Asked by Fred Maraldo - Mon Oct 25 20:05:08 2010 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 1 Answers - Comments
A. C. Limestone is rich in calcium carbonate which dissolves in water.
Answered by Tashkent T - Mon Oct 25 20:09:15 2010
What's the best way to remove fine sand from limestone floors?
Q. Hello all! My mother has let her limestone tile floor basically be covered with sand. (I know, it was a bone-headed mistake). Anyways, she's repeatedly swept and mopped, but the floor really still feels sandy. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks using regular household cleaning items to give her limestone floors a good cleaning?
Asked by Brad D - Thu Sep 13 20:52:28 2007 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Hire an industrial vacuum cleaner (the bagless filter type) and vacuum it up. They'll suck the balls off a brass monkey!! LOL
Answered by Emilio - Fri Sep 14 04:50:39 2007
Q. Hello all! My mother has let her limestone tile floor basically be covered with sand. (I know, it was a bone-headed mistake). Anyways, she's repeatedly swept and mopped, but the floor really still feels sandy. Does anyone have any good tips or tricks using regular household cleaning items to give her limestone floors a good cleaning?
Asked by Brad D - Thu Sep 13 20:52:28 2007 - Cleaning & Laundry - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Hire an industrial vacuum cleaner (the bagless filter type) and vacuum it up. They'll suck the balls off a brass monkey!! LOL
Answered by Emilio - Fri Sep 14 04:50:39 2007
What is the use of limestone in a blast furnace?
Q. I know that limestone is calcium oxide. It is combined with coke and iron ore in order to produce molten iron (alond with slag). I need to know and understand why calcium oxide is added to the furnace. Thank you.
Asked by StonedInLove - Tue Sep 16 10:55:18 2008 - Chemistry - 3 Answers - Comments
A. I'll try to answer this completely, however, it is impossible to accurately format a chemical formula on this site, therefore all numbers in parentheses are subscripts. Limestone is calcite or calcium carbonate, i.e. Ca CO(3). By heating calcium carbonate it is thermally decomposed into calcium oxide (quick lime), Ca O, and carbon dioxide, CO(2). It is this calcium oxide that is added to the process. The primary impurity in any ore is silica or silicon dioxide, Si O(2), which remains a solid even at blast furnace temperatures. However, the silicon dioxide must be removed both for purity of the iron and to prevent the furnace from clogging up. Calcium oxide reacts with silicon dioxide chemically to form calcium silicate, or slag. The… [cont.]
Answered by WilburX - Tue Sep 16 12:30:33 2008
Q. I know that limestone is calcium oxide. It is combined with coke and iron ore in order to produce molten iron (alond with slag). I need to know and understand why calcium oxide is added to the furnace. Thank you.
Asked by StonedInLove - Tue Sep 16 10:55:18 2008 - Chemistry - 3 Answers - Comments
A. I'll try to answer this completely, however, it is impossible to accurately format a chemical formula on this site, therefore all numbers in parentheses are subscripts. Limestone is calcite or calcium carbonate, i.e. Ca CO(3). By heating calcium carbonate it is thermally decomposed into calcium oxide (quick lime), Ca O, and carbon dioxide, CO(2). It is this calcium oxide that is added to the process. The primary impurity in any ore is silica or silicon dioxide, Si O(2), which remains a solid even at blast furnace temperatures. However, the silicon dioxide must be removed both for purity of the iron and to prevent the furnace from clogging up. Calcium oxide reacts with silicon dioxide chemically to form calcium silicate, or slag. The… [cont.]
Answered by WilburX - Tue Sep 16 12:30:33 2008
How can a black, fine grained limestone be distinguished from a black, fine grained chert ?
Q. A)The limestone, being made of calcite, will react (fizz) when a drop of hydrochloric acid is dropped onto it. B)The chert will be denser than the limestone. C)The limestone will dissolve in water while the chert will not. D)Black chert is like coal and will easily burn.
Asked by - Sat Sep 25 18:10:22 2010 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 2 Answers - Comments
A. A) The limestone, being made of calcite, will react (fizz) when a drop of hydrochloric acid is dropped onto it.
Answered by Punk Rock and Minerals - Sat Sep 25 18:16:43 2010
Q. A)The limestone, being made of calcite, will react (fizz) when a drop of hydrochloric acid is dropped onto it. B)The chert will be denser than the limestone. C)The limestone will dissolve in water while the chert will not. D)Black chert is like coal and will easily burn.
Asked by - Sat Sep 25 18:10:22 2010 - Earth Sciences & Geology - 2 Answers - Comments
A. A) The limestone, being made of calcite, will react (fizz) when a drop of hydrochloric acid is dropped onto it.
Answered by Punk Rock and Minerals - Sat Sep 25 18:16:43 2010
What is the load bearing capacity of limestone?
Q. I am installing a front porch with a wooden roof sitting on top of solid limestone columns (11" in diameter). I was wondering what the load bearing capacity of limestone is, to make sure that the columns can support the roof. I can do my own calculations with my figures, I just need the load bearing capacity of limestone. Thanks.
Asked by Tenacious D - Wed May 12 11:05:44 2010 - Engineering - 1 Answers - Comments
Q. I am installing a front porch with a wooden roof sitting on top of solid limestone columns (11" in diameter). I was wondering what the load bearing capacity of limestone is, to make sure that the columns can support the roof. I can do my own calculations with my figures, I just need the load bearing capacity of limestone. Thanks.
Asked by Tenacious D - Wed May 12 11:05:44 2010 - Engineering - 1 Answers - Comments
What are the biggest limestone quarries in the UK?
Q. Hi, could you tell me what the biggest limestone quarries in the UK are? Thanks!
Asked by David - Sat Sep 10 15:54:12 2011 - Geography - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Steive has it right, it is "The biggest supplier " of limestone in Europe in fact.This one is called a "Super Quarry" because it is so big.
Answered by shirebiker - Sat Sep 10 16:16:39 2011
Q. Hi, could you tell me what the biggest limestone quarries in the UK are? Thanks!
Asked by David - Sat Sep 10 15:54:12 2011 - Geography - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Steive has it right, it is "The biggest supplier " of limestone in Europe in fact.This one is called a "Super Quarry" because it is so big.
Answered by shirebiker - Sat Sep 10 16:16:39 2011
I need tips on how to lay limestone blocks for a square column on my porch?
Q. I'm adding 2 square columns to my Limestone porch. They are made up of multi layered levels consisting of one piece, then 4 smaller pieces on top then one piece, ect... I've never used mortar and would like some help on how to do this in the easiest way possible.
Asked by jonthebrute - Thu Nov 9 18:08:27 2006 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 3 Answers - Comments
A. I have layed lots of block , brick, and stone. I think mortar should be used. Using mortar you can build staight up regardless of how poorly the stone fits together. The biggest mistake rookies usually make is mixing the mortar too wet. It should be the consistency of wet beach sand. Always slop double the motar needed on before setting the next layer. Press the stone down into position and the excess will squeeze out. Polish off the joint with a wet metal tool for nice joint appearance. limit the work to 4 or 5 stone layers and let it set overnite before adding more layers
Answered by morris - Thu Nov 9 19:50:21 2006
Q. I'm adding 2 square columns to my Limestone porch. They are made up of multi layered levels consisting of one piece, then 4 smaller pieces on top then one piece, ect... I've never used mortar and would like some help on how to do this in the easiest way possible.
Asked by jonthebrute - Thu Nov 9 18:08:27 2006 - Do It Yourself (DIY) - 3 Answers - Comments
A. I have layed lots of block , brick, and stone. I think mortar should be used. Using mortar you can build staight up regardless of how poorly the stone fits together. The biggest mistake rookies usually make is mixing the mortar too wet. It should be the consistency of wet beach sand. Always slop double the motar needed on before setting the next layer. Press the stone down into position and the excess will squeeze out. Polish off the joint with a wet metal tool for nice joint appearance. limit the work to 4 or 5 stone layers and let it set overnite before adding more layers
Answered by morris - Thu Nov 9 19:50:21 2006
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