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Granite is often used for buildings because of its beauty, variety of colors, resistance to weathering, ability to take a polish, and strength derived from its interlocking crystalline structure.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoBoth types of stone are soft enough to be easily cut into blocks or slabs.
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∙ 14y agogranite is harder and stronger than limestone
They are both one of the most abundant minerals in the earth's crust!
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∙ 11y agoJust because
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How do you clean sandstone?
DON'T USE WATER!!!!!! use a dry cloth and rub gently DO NOT RUB HARD!!! if you rub hard it will disintergrate!!!!!
Which of these would have the greatest affect on type of foundation that home builders use?
soil types
Why might some rocks harder than others?
Not particularly. One notable characteristic of sandstone is that it is 'friable'. This means that is is crumbly. This mainly applies to Orthoquartzite (a 'posh' word for common sandstone), but as there are many other types, it is impossible to take all into account. Something like an Arkose or a Greywacke (yes, that is a real word!) is a little harder, but all sandstones consist of relatively weak cements, but very hard clasts (grains). Orthoquartzite, for example, consists entirely of Quartz, which is a very hard mineral, and indeed all sandstones contain a high proportion of quartz fragments. Overall, though, the stone itself is not hard, as a single grain removed from the rock is not the actual rock itself (when you walk on a beach, you are not walking on Orthoquartzite). This is only relative to other rocks. All rock, however, is relatively hard. Since all rock is brittle, this makes it good for building with, and so sandstone is used for building. At high pressure, however, it crumbles and cracks easily, so a sandstone structure cannot be too tall. From a geologist's perspective, it is weak, from a general perspective, it is useful for building (it is easy to acquire and use).
What is the use of the globigerina limestone?
It is used in the construction department for building and is cut out from the Maltese quarries
How large is the scale of use of limestone?
Because limstone is used so widely all over the world in most things such as toothpaste and houses, the use of limestone is pretty major because is such a poular, natural resource to use and helps with loads of stuff from the building of houses to farming!
What are some ways that builders today use sandstones and limestones?
Builders today use sandstone and limestone on the outside walls of buildings and limestone is used for making cement and steel.
What do people use limestone and sandstone for?
Sandstone and limestone were traditionally used as building materials, though stonework is very expensive now. Limestone is used in vast quantities to manufacture cement, mortar and concrete, in the production of glass, and of steel, and in making slaked lime for agriculture. There are many more uses including reducing the acidity of lakes.
Why did the Egyptians use sandstone?
They used basalt in ancient Egypt to make walls for protection!
What are the common sedimentary rocks here in the Philippines and their value?
Common sedimentary rocks found in the Philippines include limestone, sandstone, and shale. Limestone is valued for its use in construction materials, cement production, and agriculture. Sandstone is used in building materials, landscaping, and as a reservoir rock in oil and gas exploration. Shale has economic value as a source rock for oil and gas production.
Did Egyptians use limestone for tools?
Limestone is too soft for use as tools. The Egyptians built monument out of limestone using tools made of harder stone - Flint, granite, etc. (and some copper tools)
What are some of the ways that builders use limestone?
There are a number of ways in which limestone can be used by builders. The most common use for limestone is probably to give a building an attractive appearance. This is done by using limestone facing to clad a structure made of a another, usually cheaper, material. Similarly, it can be used as a decorative cap, or top, for landscaping walls which are made of other materials, such as brick or stone. It can be used used as a base layer, instead of aggregate, as a base layer for concrete flooring, etc. Many years ago limestone was used as a binding agent in the mortar used to build brick walls. This was done by exposing the rock to extreme heat, causing the bonds within the rock to break down. When water was added, to make the mortar, the bonds would once again form and bond the aggregates together.
What rock can we use to make a house?
Sandstone, limestone, and granite, are three quarried rocks that can be used in house building. Though, kiln-fired clay bricks are more commonly used. I forgot to mention slate.
Do builders ues angles?
do builders use angles
Which rocks are used for making buildings?
There are many characteristic of a best rock in building buildings. For easy work you can use marble, limestone or dolomite. For durability and strength you can use igneous rocks such as basalt.
What type of rock did they use to build Petra?
Petra was carved from red sandstone which was there naturally.
What are some copons you can use for secret builders?
there is a code i got from them once and i used it for discounts.
Why did the Egyptians use sandstone to build pyramids?
1. It was available close to the pyramid site 2. Limestone is quite a soft stone so easy to work with copper tools
