Mineral Resource of the Month: Lime
Earth
By: Lisa A. Corathers
Links
- More information: Publisher Index Page
- Download citation as: RIS | Dublin Core
Abstract
Lime is the common term for several chemicals in three major categories: quicklime, hydrated lime and refractory dead-burned dolomite. Lime is almost never found naturally. It is primarily manufactured by burning limestone in kilns, followed by hydration when necessary.
Suggested Citation
Corathers, L.A., 2015, Mineral Resource of the Month: Lime: Earth, v. December 2015, HTML Document.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Mineral Resource of the Month: Lime |
| Series title | Earth |
| Volume | December 2015 |
| Year Published | 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | AGI |
| Contributing office(s) | National Minerals Information Center |
| Description | HTML Document |