South Indian Limestone
Lime Peacock Limestone
Lime peacock is a striking premium
quality limestone product which suits both contemporary and traditional
settings. It is a dark grey natural limestone with soft blue veining that
adds depth to its appearance. Upon wetting and drying there is no apparent
delamination effect. These stones possess excellent oil resistant
properties. The texture of the lime peacock limestone offers a non-slippery
surface that suits well for flooring purposes. It has high resistance in
freezing and thawing conditions, which indicate that it can be used in any
atmospheric condition without getting affected. Lime peacock can be natural
sawn, sandblasted brushed, honed and polished. The stones can be cut to size
for specific usage requirement.
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Place of Origin : Miryalguda
Physical Properties
Physically, Limestone are
Quite impervious, Hard, Compact, fine to very fine grained
calcareous rocks of sedimentary nature.
Hardness |
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3 to 4
on Moh's Scale |
Density |
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2.5 to 2.65 Kg/m3 |
Compressive
Strength |
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1800 to
2100 Kg/cm2 |
Water Absorption |
- |
Less than 1% |
Porosity
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Quite
low |
Weather Impact |
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Resistant |
Chemical Properties
Chemically, both limestone
and marbles are siliceous calcium carbonate rocks.
Lime (CaO) |
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38-42%
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Silica (SiO2) |
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20-25% |
Alumina
(Al2O3) |
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2-4%
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Other Oxides like Na,
Mg |
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1.5 to 2.5% |
Loss
On Ignition (LOI) |
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30-32%
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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.
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Lime Green Limestone
An elegant and regal stone, Lime Green
evokes a classic ambiance, a memory of forgotten days and happier times.
This stone is popular for its stately appearance and its tendency to improve
with age. It is perfectly suitable for indoor and outdoor applications,
veneers, backsplashes, counters, walls, and flooring. The lime green
limestone features a natural cleft due to strong physical and chemical
composition. Ability to withstand extreme climatic conditions make lime
green stone ideal for wall cladding and landscaping projects. Lime green
stone can be natural sawn, sandblasted brushed, honed and polished.
Available in different forms such as tiles, slabs, cobbles and blocks.
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Place of Origin : Miryalguda
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%
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Other Oxides like Na,
Mg |
- |
1.5 to 2.5% |
Loss
On Ignition (LOI) |
- |
30-32%
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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.
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Finishes
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Lime Pink Limestone
The vitreous pink limestone have natural
cleft finish and subtle soothing shades. It adds a graceful touch to living
and working area. It is specially suitable for wall cladding, flooring and
other construction purposes. This stone is very tough and resistant to slip.
High resistance to freezing and thawing conditions make Lime pink ideal for
commercial sites. The stone can be sawn, sandblasted brushed, honed and
polished. Lime pink limestone is available in different forms such as tiles,
slabs, cobbles and blocks. Edges of the stones are smoothened to ensure no
breakage during transportation or application at the site. The frost
resistant lime pink is a versatile stone that can withstand all weather
conditions.
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Place of Origin : Miryalguda
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%
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Other Oxides like Na,
Mg |
- |
1.5 to 2.5% |
Loss
On Ignition (LOI) |
- |
30-32%
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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.
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Type of South Indian Limestone
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