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Is Limestone vegan?

Limestone

Vegan

Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate, formed over thousands of years from the compression of shells and bones of marine animals. It is used as a source of calcium carbonate in various industrial and cosmetic applications.

Also known as Calcareous rock, Calcite, Calcium carbonate rock, Chalk
CAS number 1317-65-3
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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