Limestone Types and Facts

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1.1 Types

Chalk, Coquina, Fossiliferous Limestone, Lithographic Limestone, Oolitic Limestone, Travertine, Tufa

1.2 Features

Host Rock for Lead, Stalactites and stalagmites are formed from this rock, Zinc and Copper Deposits

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Acropolis of Athens in Greece, Agia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Big Ben in London, Charminar in Hyderabad, India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Maharashtra, India, Chichen Itza in Mexico, Empire State Building in New York, Khajuraho Temples, India, Kremlin in Moscow, Louvre in Paris, France, Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Potala Palace in Lahasa, Tibet, Wailing Wall in Jerusalem

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India, Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Present

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Types of Limestone

In this section, we will discuss about Limestone types and facts. Almost all rocks are divided into types. The types of Limestone include Chalk, Coquina, Fossiliferous Limestone, Lithographic Limestone, Oolitic Limestone, Travertine, Tufa. Depending upon Limestone Texture, it is divided into types. Here, you will get to know about Limestone types, interesting facts, features of Limestone, its monuments and fossils. There are many interesting facts about Limestone which are unknown. Along with facts, get to know more about Limestone Reserves. Along with Limestone types and facts, get to know more about features of Limestone in the section below.