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work some yours afterwards, how do you think that m 717
stood the test of time 7
A.
I think the lime does not set at all. You cant get good
lime here, and the lime does not set.
Q.
Are you speaking of shell lime *
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Yes.
Have you used any stone lime ?
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I have tried to get some at times, but it has been of
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inferior quality, and I have not used it. It is full of
dirt and rubbish.
Do you know where that came from ?
Samshiupo.- Shell lime.
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But stone lime ?
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A.
I think some from Macao,
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Q.
Is that what is known as Suikung lime ?
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A.
I have got the Chinese name, but I have forgotten it.
Q..
Do y u know if it is easily procurable
inferior quality ?
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A.
I dont think so. Contractors generally say they cent
get it.
And if you were specifying it, they would probably
charge much more for it ?
Reference:-
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They would probably say they could not get it.
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And supposing you specified this lime, and they supplie
shell lime, could you tell at a glance whether £
shell lime or not?
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You can by feeling it.
But not by looking at it ?
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You cant by looking at it.
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Not even by the dirt ?
They are both dirty, Shell lime, you can feel it. It is
due to the valstine becoming charcoal after burning. stone 11e du mote powdery,
It has more grit ?
There is more grit in shell lime than stone lime.
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