What Is Stone?

Type of Stones

• Geological
• Physical
• Chemical

1. Geological Classification

• Igneous Rocks.
• Sedimentary Rocks.
• Metamorphic Rocks.

1.1 Igneous Rocks.

1.2. Sedimentary Rocks.

1.3. Metamorphic Rocks.

2. Physical Classification.

• Stratified Rocks.
• Unstratified Rocks.
• Foliated Rocks.

2.1. Stratified Rocks.

2.2. Unstratified Rocks.

2.3. Foliated Rocks.

3. Chemical Classification

• Silicious Rocks
• Argillaceous Rocks
• Calcareous Rocks

3.1 Silicious Rocks

3.2 Argillaceous Rocks

3.3. Calcareous Rocks

Uses of Stones

• Stone masonry is used for the construction of walls, foundations, arches, and columns.
• Stones are used for flooring.
• Stone slabs are used as damp proof courses, lintels, as well as roofing materials.
• Stones with good appearance are used for the face works of buildings. Polished marbles and granite are generally used for face works.
• Stones are used for paving of roads, footpaths and open spaces across the buildings.
• Stones can also be used in the construction of piers and abutments of bridges, dams, and retaining walls.
• Crushed stones together with graved are used to provide a base course for roads. When mixed with tar, they form finishing coat.
• Understanding the working principle of centrifugal pumps, crushed stones are used in the following works:
  • As a basic inert material in concrete.
  • For making artificial stones and building blocks.
  • As railway ballast.

What Is Stone?

Types of Stone

What Is Stone Used For?

Variety of Stones

1. Granite: Durable igneous rock used in construction and countertops.
2. Marble: Smooth metamorphic rock for sculptures and high-end design.
3. Sandstone: Sedimentary rock, used in facades and flooring.
4. Limestone: Soft sedimentary rock for construction and sculptures.
5. Slate: Fine-grained metamorphic rock for roofing and flooring.

How Many Types of Stones?

Uses of Rock

• For road constructions.
• Limestone which is form of rock is used to manufacture concrete and cement.
• For paving and roofing in the form of flags or thin slabs.
• For masonry works, lintels, covering floors and building construction.
• To exact valuable minerals like Gold, Sapphire, Diamond etc.

Sedimentary Stone

Is Stone a Type of Rock?

Stone Material Types

1. Igneous Stones: Granite, Basalt, Pumice
2. Sedimentary Stones: Sandstone, Limestone, Shale
3. Metamorphic Stones: Marble, Slate, Quartzite
4. Gemstones: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
5. Decorative Stones: Onyx, Jasper, Agate

Types of White Rocks

• Albite. Albite is a feldspar mineral that is commonly found in rocks like granite, pegmatite, syenite, and gneiss.
• Anhydrite.
• Dendritic Opal.
• Howlite.
• Ivory.

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