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Formation of Limestone



Formation
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Formation
Limestone is a sedimentary rock which is mainly made up of calcium carbonate. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Calcite, Chert, Clay, Dolomite, Quartz, Sand, Silt 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, MgO 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
No 0

Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion 0

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Limestone Formation

Limestone formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Limestone Uses and the Limestone Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Limestone is explained below:

Along with Limestone Formation, also learn about Limestone composition and transformation in the next section.

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