In the presence of heavy metals, calcium silicate reacts in a different manner than limestone.

Instead of mineral aggregate, sythetic artificial pure calcium silicate is used for dental and medical products.

A white free-flowing powder derived from limestone and diatomaceous earth, calcium silicate has no known adverse effects to health.

Industrial grade piping and equipment insulation is often fabricated from calcium silicate.

One of the most successful materials in fireproofing in Europe is calcium silicate.

Fabricators and installers of calcium silicate in passive fire protection often also install firestops.

Inside is typically a layer of insulation brick, mostly calcium silicate in nature.

The belite found in Portland cement differs in composition from pure di calcium silicate.

Jaffeite is an hydrated calcium silicate with the following chemical formula:

The cement gets its strength from the hydration of its di- and tri- calcium silicates.