12/10/2009 - Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic are the classifications for the 3 major groups of rocks.
Comparison of the mineralogical composition of crusts. Processes that take millions of years to form and occurs under the earth’s crust. Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic are the classifications for the 3 major groups of rocks. According to the major Earth processes that formed them. The place to collect stone from is a quarry. Quarries are found in many countries all over the world. Here are some of the countries where quarrying for stone takes place.
• China
• Mexico
• Italy
• India
• Canada
• Spain
• Turkey
• United States
Materials that have a natural finish, their own unique texture and their own unique colouring. Stone has been used all over the world as a building material since time began. Stone monuments convey messages from the past and pass on cultural heritage to the future generations
Natural stones by type of stone
• Limestone
• Onyx
• Granite
• Sandstone
• Slate
• Marble
• Quartzite
• Soapstone
• Travertine
Architectural Stones
• Interior Walls
• Facades
• Indoor Stairs
• Floors
• Environmental planning
• Bridges
• Flat Paving Stones
• Paving Stones
• Kerb stones
• Wall Structures
• Outdoor Stairs
• Outdoor furniture
• Ponds and basins
Interior Decoration
• Kitchens Worktops and Surface's
• Other interior decorations
So, is there anything that you can’t do with stone? Granite is often found in kitchens as worktops and surfaces. It’s tough, hard wearing and difficult to damage. Marble is also very popular in kitchens and as fire places. Quartz is found in the kitchen too.
Slate is another favourite around the home. Usually found in the garden, slate comes in many shapes and sizes to be fit for purpose. There are many variations of colour, making it possible to achieve any desired effect you’re after.
There are stones in the foundations of your house, they make up brick material and drive ways. Stones are everywhere and they are more and more versatile with every passing day. You can even have bowls full of them as an ornamental feature in the home instead of the more obvious stone type sculptures that you might have.
We mustn't forget the kind of stones that are offered with love. Diamonds are the most important ones to many people, but again, you can get so many different types of stone to wear around your neck or on your finger.
Saphire, ruby, pearl, emerald, zinc, and even quartz are all commonly used to make jewellery. Scientists have found that as far back as prehistoric times there were artifacts that resembled jewellery.
