Kota Blue Limestone

Kota blue limestone have gained much popularity because of its fine shade of bluish green that adds liveliness to the surrounding. This stone is preferred for flooring and wall cladding, paving and facades of buildings. It is mainly because Kota Blue has the unique properties of limestones. This kota blue stone is very tough, non water-absorbent, non-slip, non-porous and have excellent stain removability. Kota blue stones are available in variety of finishes in different forms such as tiles, slabs, cobbles and block. Kota blue limestone tiles and blocks can be cut to any size as per the requirement of the clients. Edges are honed to avoid possible damages during transportation or application at the site.

Place of Origin : Kota

Physical Properties

Physically, Limestone are Quite impervious, Hard, Compact, fine to very fine grained calcareous rocks of sedimentary nature.

Hardness	-	3 to 4 on Moh's Scale
Density	-	2.5 to 2.65 Kg/m3
Compressive Strength	-	1800 to 2100 Kg/cm2
Water Absorption	-	Less than 1%
Porosity	-	Quite low
Weather Impact	-	Resistant

Chemical Properties

Chemically, both limestone and marbles are siliceous calcium carbonate rocks.

Lime (CaO)	-	38-42%
Silica (SiO2)	-	20-25%
Alumina (Al2O3)	-	2-4%
Other Oxides like Na, Mg	-	1.5 to 2.5%
Loss On Ignition (LOI)	-	30-32%

Limestone, like marble and other calcareous stones, are referred to as acid sensitive. Calcareous stones are readily dissolved in acid, therefore acidic products should not be used on limestone and marbles.

Product Details:

Minimum Order Quantity : 1 Container
Surface Finish : Antique, Polished
Material : Limestone
Usage : Wall Tile
Origin : Kota