LIMESTONE is calcareous sedimentary rock composed of the mineral calcite (CaCO3), which upon calcination yields lime (CaO) for commercial use. In its broadest interpretation the term includes any calcareous material Limestone crusher such as marble, chalk, travertine, tufa, limeshell, coral and marl each possessing different and distinct physical properties. The crystalline equivalents of limestone having the same chemical composition are calcite and aragonite.

In nature, the limestone bed is found to occur in varying purity, generally a part of the calcium molecules being replaced by magnesium tending towards magnesium limestone or dolomitic limestone. Limestone with more than10% of mineral dolomite is termed Limestone mining equipment dolomite limestone, and that with 5 to 10%, magnesium limestone. The rock containing more than 95% of calcium carbonate is termed high-calcium limestone. Recrystallised limestone takes good polish and is used as decorative and building stone. It is then called 'marble'.

A variety of other names is associated with limestone depending upon the modes of occurrence, texture, and the remains of foraminifera, molluscs and other shell-forming creatures, for example, oolitic and pisolitic limestones, reostone, crinoidal limestone, foraminiferal limestone, calcareous ooze, bryozoa limestone, argillaceous and hydraulic limestons and the like.

Oolitic limestone is the name given to granular limestone of which each grain consists of a series of concentric layers of calcium carbonate resembling the eggs of the fish. When it resembles the eggs of Roe fish, it is called Roestone. The name Lead ore flotation Pisolite-limestone is given when the grains are of the size of peas.Crinoidal limestone is a rock composed of encrinites with the remains of foraminifera-molluscs and their lime forming organism.Such beds are commonly found in lower Carboniferous formations.

Limestone is especially popular in architecture, and many landmarks around the world, especially in North America and Europe, are made primarily of the material. Limestone is readily available and relatively easy to cut into blocks or more elaborate carving. It is also long-lasting and stands up well to exposure.Though the limestone used for construction is good for humid climates, it is vulnerable to building materials crushing machine acids, making acid rain a problem when it occurs in places where limestone is used extensively. The acids in the water can wear away the details of statues and other art.

However, it is a very heavy material, making it impractical for tall buildings; it is also quite expensive. Limestone was most popular in the early 20th and late 19th centuries. Train stations, banks and other structures from that era are normally limestone. Limestone is used as a facade on some skyscrapers, but only in thin sheets rather than solid blocks. In North America, most limestone used in construction comes from Indiana.

Many steps are used for obtaining the Lead from Lead Ore (Lead Ore Refining Process), these process/steps are mining the Ore, Concentrating the ore, Flotation, Filtering, Roasting the ore, Blasting, Refining, building materials recycling and Casting :Mining : The first step for obtaining the lead-bearing ore is to mine it underground. For it heavy machinery is used to drill the rock from deep tunnels or it can be blast with dynamite and then Lead Ore is obtained in pieces.

Concentrating the Ore : After removing the ore from the mine, it is treated at a concentrating mill. In Concentrating process all waste rock is removed from the Lead.Flotation : The flotation process collects the sulfur-bearing portions of the ore, which contains the valuable metal. In Flotation process many other chemicals are also added to help concentrate the minerals. Lead is separated from the rock and the mineral e.g. copper. Zinc at the end of the flotation process.Filtering : In filtering process concentrate is flows to a filter and up to 90 of water is removed. At this point the concentrate contains about 50 % of lead, with large amounts of other impurities, mostly sulfur and zinc.