Stone type prefix: L

Geological Outline

Limestone is a sedimentary
stone formed very largely from
the calcified debris of river silts
and the exo-skeletons of
molluscs and marine life. The
material is therefore a
compressed calcium carbonate
(CaCO3). There are several
classifications of limestones
(oolitic, volomitic, etc) and
some bear attractive visual fossil
remains when cut and finished.

Traditional Uses

Limestones have always been associated with prestige architectural work; interior flooring, masonry, features and exterior cladding. For public realm work within the UK care should be taken when specifying. Generally, they tend to polish under foot-traffic and may become hazardous.

Stone type code

Stone

Colour

Available finishes

LCH

Hard Limestone

White/Cream

DS, H, P

LVCI

Hard Limestone

Blue/Grey

DS, H, P

LVHTT

Hard Limestone

Black

DS, H, P

LV170

Hard Limestone

Beige

DS,H, P

LV1701

Hard Limestone

Brown

DS, H, P

LV1702

Hard Limestone

Tan

DS, H, P