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Sand Stone |
Evolution Of Sand Stone
Sandstone is the sedimentary
rocked formed by the consolidation and
compaction of sand, which is combined
together with natural cement and silica.
Sandstone is also the natural stone which
is very hard and tough material. It is
generally the quartz based stone, with
different level of porosity, hardness
and compressive strength in each stone.
Sandstone is also suitable for domestic
and commercial use. Sandstones are used
for both interior and exterior designing
and decoration inclusive of flooring,
paving, cladding walls due t its natural
beauty.
It is made up of sand cemented silica,
iron and lime. The sandstone color depends
upon the cementing material. Sandstones
are reddish, brownish, carbonaceous, black,
siliceous, white and argillaceous, earthy
to buff. Additionally, porosity of sandstone
should also be considered when deciding
the suitability of application to the
sandstone.
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