Use of Limestone in Construction and Architecture

Here limestone is quarried to service the needs of the building and construction industries. So the stone is cut into either slabs or blocks with specific dimensions. Some of its applications include sculptors, floor tiles, window sills, stair treads, and others. The famous pyramid of Giza in Egypt is made out of limestone.Additionally, limestones containing clay content which is utilised in the production of cement. Limestone aggregate is also used in road and railroad construction. Use of Limestone in Agriculture. We have already said that limestone deposits contain mostly calcium carbonate as a compound. As such, this compound can be queried to be used by the farming sector. Usually, limestone is crushed into smaller particles and various grades are produced. Finally, these products are sold as ‘agricultural lime or “Aglime” which is again used to neutralise soil acidity as well as free up soil minerals like phosphates.