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Limestone is one of the most popular natural stones for interior and exterior design. Due to their many advantages and their special structure, limestones are often used wherever a Mediterranean flair and a special uniqueness are required.
The structure is monomineral rock mainly from the fabric Calcium carbonate (calcite). Due to its unique formation, natural stone is therefore one of the most Sedimentary rocksor even sedimentary or precipitated rocks.
Other rocks, like limestone, also consist mainly of calcite or other calcium carbonates, but not all of them are calcium carbonates.
Limestone. Marble or igneous rocks share this property of limestones - the difference between marble and the so-called shell limestone crystallizes in the lime test.
To check whether it really is a limestone, 10% hydrochloric acid is dripped onto the stone. If this causes the surface to effervesce, we know that it is a unique sedimentary rock, also known as limestone or shell limestone. This property is due to the calcite, which has a low degree of hardness and dissolves in combination with acid.
As the name implies, the limestone is used, among other things, in the found and mined in the northern Limestone Alps in Austria. The imposing mountain range stretches from Vorarlberg via Tyrol to Vienna, with many hiking trails leading through the beautiful limestone landscape. In general, however, the unique natural stone can be found on every continent, because as we know from research 10-15% of non-frosted surfaces made of natural limestone.
It is precisely this factor that makes limestone so popular in the building materials industry, but it is also often used in private outdoor and indoor areas. Limestone also has a high economic significance - it stores crude oil and natural gas. Those who use limestone opt for simple and sustainable elegance.
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Limestone is not only characterized by its elegance but also offers you many other advantages. Advantagesthat will impress you both inside and out.
The stone has been a popular raw material for the construction of any building for decades. Even in ancient Egypt, the natural stone limestone was used to build Pompous pyramids and tombs erected. Limestone was also recognized as a valuable raw material in Rome and Greece - The popular property
the Heat storage made limestone the ideal raw material for underfloor and wall heating systems.
Limestone conducts heat just as well as copperand are therefore still often used today in outdoor areas in the form of tiles as Natural underfloor heating in use. Not every stone is frost-resistant, so if you opt for limestone, make sure you choose the right type to benefit from the elegance of the stone all year round.
Although the natural stone is sensitive to scratches, it is Robust and durableas can be seen in the pyramids and tombs of the ancient Egyptians. The naturally white stone is used everywhere where a Simple elegance complemented by an exciting feel should be. If you opt for frost-resistant limestone slabs, you can also bring this elegance to the outside of your garden.
However, the common white color is by no means all that limestone has to offer. Also Light gray to gray-yellow are possible, depending on the type of stone. Even strong colors can be achieved with limestone. If iron is added, for example, the result is a strong red in the stone, but also Dark gray and even black can be achieved by mixing additional substances into the stone. Limestone is not just an absolute eye-catcher visually. Its Special surface finish is very different from other natural stones, such as marble.
Walking barefoot becomes a sensory experience thanks to the smooth surface of the limestone. This is why natural stone is being used more and more frequently for stairs and floor coverings, as well as tiles, whether in the Outdoors or indoors. When limestones are sandblasted and brushed, they are given a velvety soft surface and convince with their heat storage properties.
The limestone owes its uniqueness to its origin - it is predominantly of biogenic originin other words, it is formed and deposited as natural stone from living organisms (shell limestone).
The microorganisms and stony corals transform into limestone under high pressure and appropriate conditions. The limestone can be formed from corals, snails, mussels or sponges, i.e. any type of microorganism, as sedimentary rock.
The microscopic creatures can often be recognized on the surface of the limestone even after processing - Limestone is as unique as a fingerprint.
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In summary, limestone is one of the most easy-care natural stone for indoors and outdoors and convinces with Elegance and uniqueness.
The unique properties of the stones make them ideal for use as tiles, limestone slabs, patio slabs, steps and stairs, Garden pathsWalls, Swimming pool surrounds and much more.
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