Limestone Quarry, Minya, Egypt

- It can be used for remineralizing and increasing the alkalinity of purified water to prevent pipe corrosion and to restore essential nutrient levels.
- Used in blast furnaces, limestone binds with silica and other impurities to remove them from the iron.
- It is often found in medicines and cosmetics.
- It is used in sculptures because of its suitability for carving.