Limestone is the single most economically important non-metallic mineral commodity in the world

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Kokel, Nicolas
3/8/2026 1:41 PM


 Limestone photos | Source: Nordkalk

Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed predominantly of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) in the form of the mineral calcite, and sometimes aragonite. It is one of the most abundant and widely distributed rocks on Earth's surface, and arguably the single most economically important non-metallic mineral commodity in the world. Its chemical versatility, wide geographic availability, and ease of quarrying make it a foundational raw material across dozens of industries.

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