Building Stone and Tiles
Building Stone and Tiles Stone types to be covered include natural raw stone such as marble and granite, which are used mainly for building or
worked monuments and gravestones, cut or polished natural stone, or artificially colored natural stone. Also included are
ceramic tiles for building use.
Note 1: "Slabs" ... Read More
Tag: What is Marble?
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May2019
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Apr2019
Four Basic Keys to Successful Stone Selection
Four Basic Keys to Successful Stone Selection : Fitness for Purpose is fundamental to the successful use of stone, but how do we evaluate a stone to ensure its suitability for a particular use or location? In this article we will discuss four basic ... Read More
15
Apr2019
What is Travertine stone ?
What is Travertine stone?
Where does Travertine come from?
What ... Read More
09
Sep2018
Features of building stones
Features of building stones
What is rock
It refers to materials from the earth's crust that are made from ... Read More
20
Jul2018
What is the Iranian rock industry in the world? What issues can the Iranian rock industry face? How can the Iranian rock industry be developed?
Iran's rock industry is one of the greatest opportunities for entrepreneurship, job creation and economics, which unfortunately remains unclear despite the efforts made by the ... Read More
07
Apr2018
a bout limestone
What is Limestone?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the form of the mineral calcite. It most commonly forms in clear, warm, shallow marine waters. It is usually an organic sedimentary rock that forms from the accumulation of shell, coral, algal, and fecal debris. It can ... Read More
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Dec2017
Marble
What is Marble?
Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is subjected to the heat and pressure of metamorphism. It is composed primarily of the mineral calcite (CaCO3) and usually contains other minerals, such as clay minerals, micas, quartz, pyrite, iron oxides, and graphite. Under the conditions of metamorphism, the calcite in the limestone recrystallizes to form ... Read More