Suitability of stones for various types of construction as follows :
|
Type of structure
|
Type of Stone |
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Piers, bridge abutments, light house and weirs
|
Good quality granite, Good or stratified granite
|
|
Road pavements and Railway ballast
|
Interior quality of granite and Gneiss
|
|
Road metalling paving
|
Basalt and Trap |
|
Cement concrete
|
Basalt and Trap
|
|
Ornamental work in building
|
Red and yellow types of basalt and trap.
|
|
Roof covering and flooring
|
Slate |
|
Damp proofing and sills of windows
|
Slate |
|
Partitions in urinal and bath rooms
|
Slate |
|
Ornamental buildings, monuments,Sattus and curved work
|
Marble |
|
Building construction
|
Laterite |
|
Interior decoration in superior building
|
Serpentine |
