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Formation
Each Shelly Limestone is unique in its own way, where every stone of this limestone type is composed of different fossilized organism and shell fragments.

The unique qualities of a Shelly limestone are formed with the help of calcite, acting as a sticking agent for small shell fragments, dead marine organism and other minerals. Typically, the rock is composed of approximately 10 percent Calcium Carbonate. The appearance of Shelly limestone's can differ in color, composition, hardness and texture depending on where the stone is formed. Generally, however, Shelly Limestone's have noticeable shell fragments in various sizes. Shelly Limestone is considered a carbonate rock because the stone is mainly composed primarily of Carbonate minerals. In detail, shelly limestone's are formed when rocks containing different minerals get weathered down then get transported to a standing body of water. From here organisms that precipitate carbon, phosphate, and silicate materials (which forms the rocks Shelly texture) combine with the minerals and go through a process called deposition, where the minerals and organic components sort by size and density. Once sorted, the fragments go through Diagenesis, where the fragments compress and cement together, and over time will form a Shelly limestone.

Applications
Shelly limestone can be found worldwide and are used to help identify the time period the limestone was formed, different types of organism that were alive in a specific time period, as well as, conditions of the environment based on its mineral composition. These fossil shells can also contain elements and geochemical details that can help determine changes in the climate. Other applications of limestone include being used to produce cement for roads and other foundations. Due to the stones high calcium carbonate content, it can also be used in the agricultural industry as an agent that helps reduce acidity in soil.

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