Limestone is a sedimentary rock formed from calcareous remains of plants and animals and often contains the fossils of sea creatures. It is natural Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3). It has a smooth granular surface and varies in hardness. Some dense… Read More
Slate is a stone that has been metamorphosed from shale – clay-like materials that have undergone change under heat and pressure. Slate can be recognized by its sheet-like structure. The material is usually thin, and when fractured flakes off into… Read More
Terracotta is Italian for ‘baked earth’ or ‘baked clay’. Since the earliest of times, it has been widely used in building and construction. For example; tiles, water pipes, and the manufacture of household pottery and ornaments. In its simplest form… Read More
Travertine is a form of limestone deposited by mineral springs. It is formed by a process of rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate, often at the mouth of a hot spring or in a limestone cave. It comes in white, tan,… Read More
Marble is one of the most beautiful natural stones and it has been used since the earliest of times in the building and interior decoration. The exquisite colour variation and the unique veining that is a feature of marble have… Read More