Limestone
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| Family: |
Sedimentary. |
| Formation: | Formed from dead sea creatures and some weathered rock. |
| Texture: | Variable - can be fine, medium or coarse grained. |
| Colour: | Grey; blue; white; cream. |
| Location: | Lough Erne, County Fermanagh. |
| Uses: | Cement. Making soil less acidic. Iron and steel making. |
| Chemistry: | Reacts with dilute acid by fizzing. |
| Notes: | Often contains fossils. |