Biokalkkikivisiä

Biokalkkikivisiä refers to a type of limestone formed from the accumulation of biological material. This biological material is primarily composed of calcium carbonate, which is secreted by various marine organisms. Common contributors to biokalkkikivisiä include the shells and skeletons of mollusks, corals, foraminifera, and algae. These organisms live in marine environments, and upon their death, their calcareous remains settle on the seabed. Over geological time, layers of these organic remains are compressed and cemented together, forming biokalkkikivisiä. The texture and composition of biokalkkikivisiä can vary depending on the dominant organisms present and the environmental conditions of deposition. Fossils are often abundant in biokalkkikivisiä, providing valuable insights into past marine life and ecosystems. This type of limestone is widespread globally and can be found in various geological settings, often associated with ancient marine shelves and reefs. Biokalkkikivisiä is important in the construction industry and as a source of calcium carbonate for other industrial applications.