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Granite Stone Granite is a common type of felsic intrusive igneous rock which is granular and phaneritic in texture. The word "Granite" comes from the Latin granum, a grain, in reference to the coarse-grained structure of such a holocrystalline rock. The term 'Granite' also applies to a group of intrusive igneous rocks with similar textures and slight variations on composition and origin. These rocks mainly consist of feldspar, quartz, mica, and amphibole minerals. (Travertine Stone Building) Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs, especially hot springs. Travertine often has a fibrous or concentric appearance and exists in white, tan, cream-colored, and even rusty varieties. It is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate, often at the mouth of a hot spring or in a limestone cave. In the latter, it can form stalactites, stalagmites, and other speleothems. It is frequently used in Italy and elsewhere as a Building Material. (Marble Building stone) Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Geologists use the term "Marble" to refer to metamorphosed limestone; however, stonemasons use the term more broadly to encompass unmetamorphosed limestone. Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a Building Material. Construction Marble is a stone which is composed of calcite, dolomite or serpentine which is capable of taking a polish. More generally in construction, specifically the dimension stone trade, the term "marble" is used for any crystalline calcitic rock (and some non-calcitic rocks) useful as building stone Sandstone(Sandstone Stone Building) Sandstone (sometimes known as arenite) is a clastic sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains. (Limestone Building Stone) Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Most limestone is composed of skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. (Onyx Building Stone) As a result of calcific geyser action ,the Onyx is made.Usally,Onyx stone is seen in the shape of layers among Travertin layers.In calcific geyser action,if the temperature decreases slowly,Marble will be made and if the temperature descends fast Travertin will be made.Onyx stone consists of green,yellow,honeyed,white and some times red that it will become a luxury and ornamental stone after grind.The Marble application is most in interior,floor and body in a building |