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STONES

The stones are derived from rock and rocks are from the earth's crust. It has no definite shape and chemical composition but are mixtures of two or more minerals. There are many uses of stones like used as an aggregate in construction, as a decorating material to decorate buildings and for many other purposes. The stones that are used for the construction of buildings, walls, or any structure are known as building stones.

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Terazzo

Terrazzo is a flooring material traditionally made by exposing marble chips on the surface of concrete and then polishing until smooth. It is long-lasting and can be refinished repeatedly.

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Marble

Marble is a classic architectural material and is suitable for a variety of applications from countertops to building facades.

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Limestone

Limestone is a classic architectural material and is suitable for a variety of applications from floors to walls to facades. The stone comes in tiles, slabs and mosaics. Sometimes the stone have fossils that are microscopic, than visible.

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Onyx

Onyx is a highly decorative material notable for its crystalline structure, dramatic color and translucency, which is especially noticeable in backlit applications.

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Granite

Granite is an entirely natural stone that is engineered by nature itself. Its unique granular composition, color mix and aspect will change depending on the amount of quartz and the size of the minerals it contains. This will vary from region to region.

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Agate

​Agate is a one of a kind reproduction of natural stone. It is ideal for modern interiors or interiors with elements of oriental luxury. Agate is used for fit-out of walls, columns, stairs, to create small architectural forms, paintings and furniture and bar counters. 

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Basalt

Basalt is a volcanic stone, used in architecture for centuries. Although basalts boast the durability of a granite, they have the consistent coloration, markings and subtlety of a limestone. Basalt is neutral in color and doesn’t etch when exposed to acidic foods, making it popular kitchen countertop material.

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Charlie McMann

Charlie McMann enjoys keeping the collections at Woodbury University Material  & Resource Library as relevant as possible, and are always looking for new ways to get more people using our extensive library resources.

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