Limestone – Formation, Composition, Types and Uses

Limestone – Formation, Composition, Types and Uses

Limestone, or calcium carbonate, is the common rock found throughout the world. Oldest and perhaps slightly overlooked, limestone is very much part of our everyday life. It may be hidden with your walls, in the water you drink, the food you consume, or in the cosmetics. First discovered by Belsazar Hacquet in 1778, Limestone is…

Sedimentary Rocks: Formation, Types and Examples

Sedimentary Rocks: Formation, Types and Examples

Sedimentary rocks are the most common rock types which are freely exposed on the earth’s surface. They are formed from other rock materials since they are made up of the buildup of weathered and eroded pre-existing rocks. The weathering, erosion and the eventual compaction of igneous, metamorphic or formerly structured sedimentary rocks among other biological…