definition of a limestone quarry
limestone quarry. A limestone quarry is a place where large blocks of naturally occurring sedimentary calcite or aragonite rock are cut from the earth, mainly for use in construction.Limestone is a common material for facades, sculptures, and ornamental paving. site where sedimentary calcium rock is extracted from the earth in large blocks or sheets. A limestone quarry is a place where large blocks of naturally occurring sedimentary calcite or aragonite rock are cut from the earth, mainly for use in construction.