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.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mineral Resource of the Month: Lime |
| Authors | Lisa A. Corathers |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earth |
| Index ID | 70186164 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Minerals Information Center |