Limestone Tiles

Made from natural limestone, our Limestone Tiles are a beautiful, durable flooring option. With its low water absorption and high density, these tiles are perfect for high traffic areas. Transform your space with the natural beauty and practicality of limestone.

 

Feature	Details
Matrials	limestone
Tiles Sizes available	600x600mm, 800x800mm,3000x(600-1000)mm,customized
Surface	Honed
Usage	Exterior wall cladding,flooring
Packing	Seaworthy wooden crate, pallet
Payment terms	30% by T/T in advance, balance by T/T before shipment

 

Formation and Composition of Limestone Tiles

Limestone is mainly formed in shallow sea environments and can be classified based on its genesis and structure.

Types of Limestone Tiles

Limestone can be divided into three main categories based on its formation:

1. Granular limestone – Formed through flowing water transportation and deposition.
2. Biological skeleton limestone – Formed by marine organisms over time.
3. Chemical and biochemical limestone – Formed through chemical precipitation.

Further classification based on structure includes:

• Bamboo-leaf limestone
• Quasi-limestone
• Mass limestone

Composition of Limestone Tiles

• The main chemical component of limestone tiles is calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).
• Dolomite and clay minerals are also commonly present.
• If clay mineral content is 25%–50%, it is known as argillaceous rock.
• If dolomite content is 25%–50%, it is classified as dolomitic limestone.

Limestone and Karst Topography

• Calcium carbonate is easily dissolved in water containing carbon dioxide, leading to the formation of stone forests and caves, known as karst topography.
• On average, one liter of carbon dioxide-containing water can dissolve approximately 50 mg of calcium carbonate.

Versatility and Applications

Limestone tiles are:
✔ Widely distributed
✔ Uniform in lithology
✔ Easy to mine and process
✔ A highly versatile building material