Limestone and clay/shale quarry

India / Rajasthan / Pindwara /
 quarry, cement plant
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Burnt limestone alone will not create cement. It needs the CaCO3 of the limestone mixed with the silicates in the clay.shale. When burned together in a kiln the two combined to form a clinker that is ground into the powdered cement.
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Coordinates:   24°41'20"N   73°0'59"E
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