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What is the use of limestone

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It is used as a crushed construction material, serving as a base for roads and ballast in railroads, but it also combines with crushed shale in a kiln to make cement and serves as an aggregate material in concrete.

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Limestone can be used in cement and mortar, Pulverized limestone is used as a soil conditioner to neutralize acidic soils.

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