Uses of Stone for different types of works | different types of stones

 Different types of stones and their uses :-

some of the important types of stones and thier usesare as follows 

 (i) Abutment & pier:- Granite

(ii) Damp proof course or roofing material : Slate

(iii) Ornamental or carving work :- Marble, sand stone

(iv) Retaining wall :- Quartzite

(v) Paving work : Genisses

(vi) Manufactaring of cement:- Chalk

(vii) Manufactoring of Putly:- Chalk

(viii) Rough stone work :- Genisses, Laterite

(ix) Balast & Road matel :- Basalt & trap, granite, limestone quartzite

(x) Roubble measonary:- Basalt & trap

(xi) Foundation work :- Basalt & trap

(xii) Flooring work :- Lime stone, marble, sand stone

(xiii) Steps:- Granite, Lime stone, sand stone

(xiv) Facing work :- Granite, marble, sand stone

(xv) Kankar:- Manufacture of Hydraulic lime, lime stone