BUILDING 

CONSTRUCTION ​
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NATURAL STONES

NATURAL STONES
•Stone has been defined as the natural, hard substance formed from minerals and earth material which are present in rocks. ​
•Rock may be defined as the portion of the earth’s crust having no definite shape and structure. Almost all rocks have a definite chemical composition and are made up of minerals
and organic matter. ​
•Some of the rock-forming minerals are quartz, felspar, mica, dolomite, etc. The various types of rocks from which building stones are usually derived are granite, basalt, trap,
marble, slate, sandstone and limestone.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF NATURAL STONES

Granite​
Granite is an igneous rock formed from magma deep within the earth's crust. Granite is generally composed of quartz and feldspar making it
extremely scratch, heat and chip resistant. Its low porosity makes it an excellent material for both internal and external applications, mainly suited
to kitchen benchtops and flooring.​

Quartzite​
Quartzite has similar, if not stronger, physical-mechanical features than granite. It is suitable for both internal and external applications depending
on the particular type and can uniquely offer colors and veining similar to that of marble with the added benefit of the hardness of granite, making
this the ideal kitchen bench top material.

Limestone​
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of calcite. Commonly Limestone is produced in a honed finish, as most are not able to take a
high polish due to its delicate nature. Limestone is generally ivory, browns or greys in color and has a low to mid-range hardness.

Marble​
Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is subjected to the heat and pressure of metamorphism. It is soft and can be easily
damaged, comprising primarily of calcite and often containing other minerals such as clay, micas, quartz, iron oxides and graphite
Onyx​
Onyx is a calcareous material with a very fine grain and veins running alongside each other. It's a translucent stone synonymous with luxury living
and often produced in a high polish finish to expose the colors and patterns.

Semi-precious stone​
Semi-precious stone slabs incorporate an impressive arrangement of hand selected Quartz, Amethyst, Petrified Wood and Fossils. Available in
large format slabs, the 30mm thick slabs are resin backed making them suitable for further fabrication.

Travertine​
Travertine is a banded, more compact form of Limestone, characterized by the many holes and chambers through the stone. It varies in color from
dusty white to silver-grey, to gold, coral red and toffee.

PRICES

   STONE                                        PRICE RANGE (per sq ft)​

Granite stone                                 Rs55-120​
Quartzite stone                              Rs50-1000​
Limestone stone                            Rs28-65​
Marble stone                                 Rs19-400​
Onyx stone                                    Rs140-1500​
Semi-precious stone                     Rs4000-4900​
Travertine stone                            Rs155-230