What are some rocks that can be used to build?
Category: Earth Sciences & Geology, Tags: Assignment Name, Decorative Rocks, Famous Buildings, Landscaping Rocks, Names Of Rocks
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I need names of rocks that can be used in construction.
I need names of rocks that can be used in construction.
Here is my assignment
Name 3 rocks that are suitable for constructing buildings. Give examples of Famous buildings constructed of each type you cite. Do not use landscaping or decorative rocks as examples. The rocks you cite MUST be constuction types.
One Response on What are some rocks that can be used to build?
Basalt, Quartzite / Sandstones, Dolerite are frequently used as stone chips for RCC constructions. Bricks/slabs of Marble, sandstones/ quartzites are also used.
In fact almost all the rocks can be / are being used for non-decorative construction. The tomb of Job Charnock, founder of Calcutta was made entirely of a rare rock called Charnockite (a variety of granulite).
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