SC - lime, but not THAT lime

[Ann Sasahara]

Ann Sasahara wrote:
> 
> On Fri, 10 Sep 1999, Philip & Susan Troy wrote:
> > Lime, BTW, was often used as a mason's mortar or grout. It would be
> > about as thick as plaster of Paris usually is. Kinda like toothpaste. It
> > would go through a hole in a bowl, but not too easily.
> 
> Probably not.  It's likely THAT lime is crushed calcium carbonate derived
> from "limestone", which is a rock.  In medieval times it was the rock of
> choice for cathedrals and would make an excellent period foundation for
> any cathedral soup kitchen, nave or cloister.  It would also be the rock
> of choice for hiding under, as it carves quickly and beautifully should
> there be a sudden influx of persons needing shelter thereunder. Think
> Carlsbad Caverns, minus the bats. ;-)

I'm not quite sure what you're getting at, though. Yes, there's such a
thing as limestone. Various alkaloid minerals, including gypsum and
others, are ground and mixed with water to use as a mason's cement, no?
Are you suggesting that this batter should be as tough as limestone, or
that some other lime is indicated? (I'm assuming bird guano is not what
they're talking about!)

Adamantius
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Phil & Susan Troy

troy at asan.com
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