Anamosa limestone
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Description
A fine-grain, gray or yellow limestone quarried in several locations east of Cedar Rapids in Iowa. Anamosa limestone is characterized by its uniform buff color with slightly lighter and darker bands. Anamosa limestone is used for buildings, walls, paths, decorative facings, and bridges.
Other Properties
Average absorption = 7.5%
Average compressive strength = 10,550 psi
| Density | 2.15 |
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Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Frank A. Lent, Trade names and Descriptions of Marbles, Limestones, Sandstones, Granites and Other Building Stones Quarried in the United States Canada and other Countries., Stone Publishing Co, New York, 1925
- Website address 1 Comment: Weber Stone Company in Anamosa Iowa; Website at http://www.weberstone.com/anamosa.htm