Geochemical and mineralogical assessment of sedimentary limestone …
It has been reported that limestone ore itself contains toxic metals such as Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, Mn, ... It was also found that the concentration of Cd in limestone waste samples has surpassed the crust average values (0.10–0.18 mg/kg). Notably, the Cd amount in the studied area was enhanced through the dumping of mine tailings (waste …