Limestone: understanding the rock
Limestone is a predominantly carbonate sedimentary rock. The USGS guide introduces its composition and uses.
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Limestone: areas of origin, materials and further reading.
Shiraz
Three localities identified by Reza Molai for exploring Iranian limestone.
Area and origin
Shiraz, Fars, completes the route. Studies of Persepolis limestone provide regional context for understanding stone and weathering; they do not identify the quarries supplying current materials.
- Locality
- Shiraz
- Province / area
- Fars
- Family
- Ornamental limestone
Quarries and materials in this area
Individual quarry names, selections and photographs will be associated with materials of confirmed origin. The locality is not treated as the name of one single quarry.
Browse limestone in the catalogue ↗Articles and further reading
Khorramabad: reading the properties
A 2026 study examines limestone samples from different parts of Khorramabad, comparing mineralogy, porosity, strength and durability.
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Research on Persepolis limestone examines the relationship between petrography and durability through freeze–thaw, thermal shock and salt crystallization tests.
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