What Is Stones?

Types of Stones Used for Building Constructions

1. Granite

Advantages of Granite

1. Durability and toughness.
2. Erosion resistance
3. It's possible to utilize it as a floor covering.
4. This stone can survive harsh weather conditions due to its exceptional hardness.
5. Granite is a beautiful stone with a sophisticated appearance.
6. It has high impact resistance and is difficult to break.

Disadvantages of Granite

1. The price is high, as is the expense of installation.
2. Granite installation takes a long time because of the behind-the-scenes stone mortaring process and time-consuming mortar adhesion.
3. In situations with x-ray or gamma radiation or magnetic fields, radioactive wave radiation can grow.

Applications of Granite

1. Cabinets and kitchen countertops,
2. Floor covering,
3. Cobblestones,
4. Curbstones, stairs, and building external façade.

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2. Marble

Advantages of Marble

1. Marble, particularly Italian marble, has a stunning aesthetic impact on interiors.
2. Marble flooring is extremely long-lasting and can be used for many years. It's a big stone that can withstand a lot of weight.
3. Marble is a scratch-resistant material.

Disadvantages of Marble

1. Marble necessitates adequate care and upkeep.
2. To make the surface robust and solid and minimize more cracks, the right resins must be applied.
3. Marble flooring should be sealed properly.

Applications of Marble

1. Buildings, monuments, and sculptures.

3. Laterite

Advantages of Laterite

1. It is resistant to fire and water, as well as being long-lasting.
2. It has good insulation, but not to the same extent as a brick.

Disadvantages of Laterite

1. Because it is prone to abrasion, it must be adequately strengthened.
2. It has low tensile strength and is bending resistant.

Uses of Laterite

1. For housing construction, laterite stone blocks are utilized as masonry material.

4. Quartzite

Advantages of Quartzite

1. Durable
2. Resists etching.
3. Easy to care for.
4. Cost-effective.

Disadvantages of Quartzite

1. Quartzite Countertops Can Be Damaged by Sharp Objects
2. Can’t Stand High Heat
3. Need Sealing More Often

Applications of Quartzite

1. 1. Use in the production of bricks and other strong materials.
   2. It has also becomes increasingly popular as decorating stone.

1. 1. It may be used as a feature wall, tiles or even stone covering in many forms including landscape, construction stones.

5. Alabaster

Advantages of Alabaster

1. Looks good
2. Easy to stain
3. Lighting effect.

Disadvantages of Alabaster

1. Can’t be exposed to water without being treated first.

Uses of Alabaster

1. Sculpting
2. Decorative
3. Architecture

6. Basalt

Advantages of Basalt

1. Lightweight
2. Rough and tough
3. Good insulation and sound absorption.
4. Heat preservation
5. Environmental friendly

Disadvantages of Basalt

1. Not easily workable

Applications of Basalt

• Railway ballast
• Aggregate for concrete
• Road metals
• Pavement
• Dams and river walls

7. Limestone

Advantages of Limestone

1. Not hard
2. High traffic floors
3. Medium durability

Disadvantages of Limestone

1. Easily workable
2. Needs sealing
3. Can stain and look bad.

Applications of Limestone

1. Roofing
2. Flooring
3. Walls
4. Manufacturing cement and lime

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8. Sandstone

Advantages of Sandstone

1. Easy cut in blocks
2. Durable
3. Allows percolation through them
4. Holds water well

Disadvantages of Sandstone

1. Weak in abrasion

Applications of Sandstone

1. Roofing
2. Facing works
3. Columns
4. Bridge piers
5. Dams
6. River walls

9. Travertine

Advantages of Travertine

1. Looks great
2. Lightweight
3. Easy to maintain
4. Easy to quarry
5. Weather-resistant

Disadvantages of Travertine

1. Expensive
2. Needs sealing
3. Slippery
4. Cold underfeed
5. Highly porous

Applications of Travertine

1. Artwork
2. Ground floor
3. Main pillars
4. External wall

10. Slate

Advantages of Slate

1. Easily split into thin slabs
2. Water-resistant
3. Non-absorbent
4. Stain-resistant
5. Resistant to breaks

Disadvantages of Slate

1. Cold to touch
2. Can sustain moisture damage

Applications of Slate

• Roofing
• Flooring
• Partitions
• Slabs
• Pavements

11. ONYX

Advantages of ONYX

1. Looks good
2. Add values to home
3. Rare stone

Disadvantages of ONYX

1. Needs fiberglass to reinforce
2. Difficult to use in large projects
3. Soft stone
4. High maintenance
5. Expensive

Applications of ONYX

• Countertops
• Flooring
• Wall panels
• Sink base.

Types of Aquamarine

• Brazilian aquamarine: blueish green. Also a misnomer for blueish green topaz.
• Madagascar aquamarine: fine, medium blue.
• Maxixe beryl: treated beryl with excellent aquamarine blue, known for fading. Also called halbanite.
• Santa maria aquamarine: medium-dark tone and highly saturated blue color.

Types of Stone for Driveway

• Crushed Stone.
• Quarry Process.
• Pea Gravel.
• Jersey Shore Gravel.
• Marble Chips.
• Blackstar or Blackstrap Rock.

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Types of Blue Diamonds

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Best Type of Opal

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Different Types of Emeralds

• Colombian Emerald.
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• Brazilian Emerald.

Chalcedony Types

• Agate.
• Carnelian.
• Chrysoprase.
• Fire Agate.
• Heliotrope.
• Moss Agate.
• Chrome Chalcedony.
• Onyx.

Stones Materials

Stone Building Materials

Rock Building Materials

Types of Building Stones

• Granite.
• Marble.
• Quartzite.
• Alabaster.
• Basalt.
• Limestone.
• Sandstone.
• Travertine.

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