Limestone is a chemical or biological sedimentary rock that has many uses in agriculture and industry. ... Most of them are found in shallow water areas between 30 degrees north latitude and 30 degrees south latitude. Limestone is forming in the Caribbean .... It is widely used on farms throughout the world. read more
From alkalinizing agents to mortar materials to sculptures, Limestone is as diverse as the parts of the world where it is found. Saint Patrick's Basilica, in Fremantle, Western Australia, is constructed from limestone, a sedimentary rock with many uses in daily human life and natural ecosystems. read more
Today Earth has many limestone-forming environments. Most of them are found in shallow water areas between 30 degrees north latitude and 30 degrees south latitude. Limestone is forming in the Caribbean Sea, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Mexico, around Pacific Ocean islands, and within the Indonesian archipelago. read more
Where is Limestone found Unique habitats are found on alvars, extremely level expanses of limestone with thin soil mantles. The largest such expanse in Europe is the Stora Alvaret on the island of Öland, Sweden. read more