Types of Stones

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Types of Stones

Natural stones are classified according to their mineral content and theprocess of their formation. Most of these minerals can be identified by their

color, hardness and crystal formation. However, a wide array of minerals

are often difficult to identify. Many stones look similar to each other, but are actuallydifferent. Good stones are characterized by durability, hardness, strength, amenability todressing, appearance, weight, fineness of grain, compactness, porosity and absorption.

In order to be suitable as building stones, a rock should have specific qualities such ascapacity to stand the ravages of time and weather, requisite strength to bear strain and

super-incumbent weight, attractive colour and general appearance. Its structure must also

be such as to allow quarrying into good sized blocks or planes. India possesses extensivedeposits of different kinds of building and monumental stones. It is one of the few major

countries known for the production and export of natural building stones of various

colours. The most important building stones in India are the granites/and allied rocks,

sandstone, limestone, slate and marble. The different types of stones are:I. Sedimentary Stones

These stones came from organic elements such as glaciers, rivers, oceans, and plants.

Tiny sedimentary pieces broke off form these elements and accumulated to form rockbeds. They were bonded through millions of years of heat and pressure. Major types of

sedimentary stones are:

Limestone

Mainly consisting of calcite, it does not show much graining or crystalline structure. It

has a smooth granular surface and varies in hardness. Some dense limestone can bepolished and is more likely to stain than marble. Common colors are black, grey, white,

yellow or brown. Limestone is known to contain lime from sea water, and that's why thenomenclature.

Sandstone

Sandstone is a sedimentary stone that is typically the result of quartzite stone being

eroded and redeposited by either wind or water. Sandstone mostly consists of quartz,silica, iron oxide and calcium carbonate and are durable, weather, acid and thermal

resistant and have crushing strength. Sandstones are most highly craftable and

manageable, they can at most take a honed polish, and are used as garden andcommercial landscapes, exterior wall claddings, panels, pillars, sculptures, arches,etc.

They come in an array of colors & shades and can be chiseled and dressed to a smooth

surface in various attractive shapes.

Soapstone

It is a very soft stone made of a variety of talc. It is a dense mineral that wears well and is

often resistant to oxide.

Travertine

Usually it has a cream or reddish color and is formed through the accumulation of calcite


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from hot springs. It contains lots of holes that were formed from water flowing through

the stone. These holes are often filled with synthetic resins or cements and requires lots of

maintenance if the holes are not filled.

II. Metamorphic Stones

These stones originates as a result of natural change from one type of stone to another

type by the mixed action of heat, pressure and minerals. The change may be a

development of a crystalline formation, a texture change, or a color change.

Marble

The term "Marble" is derived from the Latin word "Marmar" which itself comes from theGreek root "Marmarous" meaning thereby a shining stone. Marble is a metamorphic rock

resulting from the re-crystallization of limestone softened from heat and pressure. Main

constituents are calcium and dolomite. Hardness ranges from 2.5 to 5 on the MOH scale.

Marble is usually heavily veined and shows lots of grains. Dimensional marblespecifications include smooth textures, ease in crafting sculptures, hence highly

manageable. It is a reasonably strong and durable stone. It takes good polish, popularly

used as wall claddings, floors, skirtings, table tops, treads and risers, sculptures, artifacts,etc. Marble is classified into three categories:

a. Dolomite: If it has more than 40% magnesium carbonate.

b. Magnesium: If it has between 5% and 40% magnesium.c. Calcite: If it has less than 5% magnesium carbonate.

Slate

Slate is a very fine grained metamorphic rock derived from the sedimentary rock 'shale'.Slate is composed mostly of mica, chlorite and quartz. Characteristically, the rock mayslit into relatively thinner slabs and can break easily. Some slates take very good polish,

are extremely beautiful and more cost effective than most other wall and floor coverings.

Slate has a fine to medium grained surface texture. It renders a very graceful, natural

finish to any building or home.

Serpentine


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It is identified by its marks, which look like the skin of a serpent. Hardness rates from 2.5

to 4 on the MOH scale and most popular colors are green and brown. Contains lots of

magnesium, and has an igneous origin. It does not always react well to recrystallizationor diamond polishing.

III. Igneous Stones

These rocks are mainly formed through volcanic material such as magma. Underneath the

earth's surface, liquid magma cooled and solidified. Mineral gases and liquids penetratedinto the stone and created new crystalline formations with various colors.

Granite

The term "Granite" is derived from the Latin word "Granum" meaning "grain" because ofits granular nature. Granite is an Igneous Stone, primarily made of Quartz(35%),

Feldspar(45%) & Potassium. Dimensional granite specifications include high load

bearing capacity, amenability to cutting without secondary flaws, ability to yield thin and

large slabs and - above all - durability. Granite is a very strong and durable stone. It takesheavy gloss polish, popularly used as architectural stone for interior and exterior walls,

floors and monumental stone.

IV. Man Made Stones

These stones are derived from unnatural mixtures such resin or cement with the additiveof stone chips.

Terrazzo

Marble and granite chips embedded in a cement composition.

Agglomerates or Conglomerates

Marble chips embedded in a colored resin composition.

Cultured or Faux Marble

It is a mix of resins that are painted or mixed with a paint to look like marble.

Marble

Amongst all the natural building stones, marble stone occupies a unique position. We supply this natural

stone that is not only known for its beauty, but is also known for its durability and resistance ability to water

and grease. Our quality marble stone is available as marble slabs, marble tiles and marble blocks in

stylish patterns and colors and available at a competitive price range. Marble is a stone which is tough, non

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Rainforest Brown Marble

Code : SMB001

Wall and floor of your villa

will lead you into the lap of

nature even in metropolitan

city, if they are graced with

this captivating bidasar

brown or rainforest brownmarble.

Rainforest Green Marble

Code : SMB003

Designing of nature is truly

resplendent and

incomparable. Wildlife

beauty of mesmerizing

bidasar green or rainforest

green marble is the truetestimony of it.

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Fortune Pink Marble

Code : SMB005

Impeccable finish and long

lasting polish are the

crowning glory of this

fortune pink marble, that

look fabulous in interior as

well as exterior of any home

or office.

Golden Flower Marble

Code : SMB007

The striking beauty of a

golden flower is freezed

naturally yet artistically in

the stony splendor that is

the manifest in this golden

flower marble.

Ita Gold Marble

Code : SMB009

Embellish your floors, steps,

walls, counter tops and other

items with this ita gold

marble, that look eye

popping with many shades

and nice glossy polish.


Standard Specifications

It is available in different forms such as marble blocks, marble slabs, marble tiles, countertops, cut-to-size

tiles and more. Available finishes are polished, honed, sawn (rough), sand blasted, bush hammered,

flamed.
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Types Standard Dimensions

Random Slabs - 1.8 cm, 2 cm and 3 cm thick 86" x 24" & 86" x 26"

Polished Tiles - Cut-to-size 2 cm and 3 cm

thick12" x 12 ", 12" x 24", 16" x 16" & 18" x 18"

Polished Inline Counter tops 26" x 84", 96", 108"

Polished Island Counter tops 48" x 84", 96"

Polished Chamfered Calibrated Tiles 12" x 12" x 3/8" & 12" x 24" x 1/2"

Cut-to-size Tiles - 2 cm and 3 cm thick30 x 30 cm, 40 x 40 cm, 60 x 60 cm, 60 x 30

cm, 60 x 40 cm

Polished, Calibrated & Beveled Tiles 30.5 x 30.5 x 1 cm & 61.0 x 30.5 x 1 cm

We can also provide other sizes and specifications as per customer requirements. Every stone is unique in

its characteristics and properties and hence variation should be expected. The given sizes and thickness

are an approximation only and the different pieces may vary in color, tone, marking and texture.

Applications

Marble stone has gained wide popularity in construction requirements as a building stone. It is used for

various applications such as wall-cladding, roofing, flooring and all other interior & exterior applications,

which depends upon the imagination of an architect.

Types of Sandstone | Sandstone Applications

Sandstone

We supply high quality natural sandstone tiles & slabs that are resistant to weathering. This is the factor

that makes our sandstone a common building and paving material. We deal in both - hard and the friable

sandstone. We offer an exclusive range of sandstone for paving, roofing, flooring, paneling, beams, etc.

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Agra Red Sandstone

Code : SSS001

Resistant to rough weather

conditions, this red

sandstone with natural cleft

finish is largely used for

making garden furniture,fountains, statues, etc.

Dholpur Pink Sandstone

Code : SSS003

Indispensable stone for

exterior decor, Dholpur pink

sandstone finds application

in pillars, fireplaces, planters

& other garden decorative

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Teak Sandstone

Code : SSS005

Featuring brown veins all

over the surface, teak

sandstone is used for

fireplaces, pillars &

numerous things and lend

them a rugged wood

appearance.

Mint Sandstone

Code : SSS007

Extremely used to enhance

the appeal of gardens in

form of diverse stone

artifacts, mint sandstone

captures the eyes of

everyone immediately.

Fossil Sandstone

Code : SSS009

Portraying the images like

dead plants and animals,

fossil sandstone, available in

variegated light shades is

superb to beautify wall,

floors, etc. & impart the

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Standard Specifications

Sandstone is available in different forms such as natural sandstone tiles, sandstone flooring tiles,

sandstone slabs, sandstone blocks, sandstone cut to size, sandstone random slabs, sandstone

pavements, sandstone flags. The available finishes are natural, calibrated, honed, polished, flamed.

Chisel Splitting : Depends on the type of stone

Finishes Offered Both Faces Natural One face natural, one facecalibrated/Sawn Polished

Standard

Thickness (mm)10-20 mm 12 mm ( 1.5mm)

Standard

Dimension (cm)

30 x 30 cm

60 x 30 cm

40 x 40 cm

30 x 30 cm

60 x 30 cm

40 x 40 cm
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60 x 40 cm

60 x 40 cm

60 x 60 cm

75 x 60 cm

90 x 60 cm

120 x 60 cm

Random Slabs 1.8 -2 cm and 2.8 - 3 cm ThickCut to size tiles 1.8 - 2 cm and 2.8 - 3 cm Thick

We can also supply sandstone in various other sizes and specifications to fulfill individual specific

requirements. Each stone is unique in its characteristics and properties and hence variation must be

expected. The given sizes and thickness are an approximation only and the stone pieces may vary in color,

tone, marking and texture.

Applications

Sandstone is used for both domestic as well as commercial requirements. It is widely used in construction

of buildings as a building stone. The architectural properties of sandstone has made it ideal for clad walls

and floors and equally churn out an enamoring range of handcrafted artifacts like garden ornaments,

sculptures and other decorative items.

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Modak Sandstone

Code : SSS010

Best in all temperatures, this

charming modak sandstone,

available in light hues and

fine finishes doesn't require

any white washing and

paint.

Snow White Sandstone

Code : SSS012

Ideal to be used for high

traffic places such as

footpaths, flyovers, canals,

etc., this snow white

sandstone imparts a

sumptuous look to the

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Lalitpur Grey Sandstone

Code : SSS014

Lalitpur grey sandstone,

having incomparable quality

and perfect finish, is widely

used for crafting fireplaces,

pavements, statues,

sculptures, etc.

Autumn Brown Sandstone

Code : SSS016

Eye catching brown, green

and grey colors of these

autumn brown sandstone

pieces are the miracle of

nature and are ready to

adorn the decor elegantly.

Panther Sandstone

Code : SSS018

Adding an extra flavor to

interior decoration, this

finely polished panther

sandstone, having natural

cleft and smooth finish is

ultimate in quality &designs.

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