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TABLE 9
DIMENSION LIMESTONE SOLD OR USED BY PRODUCERS IN THE UNITED STATES, BY USE1
    2006   2007
Quantity Value Quantity Value
Use   (metric tons)   (thousands)   (metric tons)   (thousands)
Rough stone:
Rough blocks for building and construction 203,000 $27,900 205,000 $27,600
Irregular-shaped stone 17,500 1,030 19,100 1,170
Monumental W W W W
Other2 7,710 1,650 7,640 685
Dressed stone:
Ashlars and partially squared pieces 99,600 17,600 110,000 17,800
Slabs and blocks for building and construction 19,500 3,600 19,500 3,100
Flagging 16,100 3,290 12,900 2,780
Other3 196,000   41,000   119,000   40,200
Total   559,000   96,100   493,000   93,300
W Withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data; included with "Rough stone, other."
1Data are rounded to no more than three significant digits; may not add to totals shown.
2Includes exports, uses not listed, and uses indicated by symbol W.
3Includes curbing limestone, panels and veneer, tile, uses not specified, and uses not listed.

Source: United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program


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