question about sandstone et al

Quoted text begins.I've got a question about sandstone. Any good Limestone Bibles out
there?
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Richard,
Welcome to the group. Don mentioned the MIA. I would also refer you to
the Indiana Limestone Institute. Don also mentioned that the Pecos Red
Sandstone is a bit harder than what you describe. However, the western US
is covered with red sandstone, (Triassic Red Beds) so to actually identify
a particular sample, one would need to know where it was quarried. Pretty
much the same with the limestone, as it is a very common stone, and most
states have a limestone quarry or two. Indiana, Kansas, and Texas are some
of the bigger commersial producing states. Some sources of help in
identifing the stone can be local stone yards, landscaping companies or
masons. Also if there is a college nearby, a visit to the geology
department could help. Also most states have a state geologic survey, or
the USGS . Both have mountains of information about the stone formations
one finds throughout the country.

Good luck with the carving-- and please use a good repirator when working
that Sandstone. You don't want the silicate dust in your lungs.

JVC