What are the differences in natural stone

The stones of the past seem to be the future! The stone is a product of nature and its appearance is the result of millions of years of geologic change and mineral composition. The variations of color, and changes in veins, shade, finish, texture, strength, hardness and density are the characteristics of natural stone. Some stones may contain a cargo of resin to fill the natural cracks or pits in the surface of the stone. Be provided is a particular need to maintain natural stone. Ask a sales field representative for the specific needs for the selection of stone. With proper care, its beauty will last for life.

Granite:
(Igneous Rock) Granite started as liquid magma in the central land and consists mainly of quartz, feldspar, mica and other minerals. It is high compressive strength, hardness and durability make it an ideal choice for flooring and the struggle for and against air.

Marble and Onyx
(Metamorphic rock) Marble is formed from limestone that was heated by the earth core and transformed into a crystalline structure. It is prized for its rich and beautiful color and veins only.

Limestone:
(Sedimentary Rock) Limestone is composed primarily of calcium carbonate and is the result of millions of years of shells and bones of sea creatures settling on the seabed. Sometimes you can see the fossils when examined closely.

Travertine:
(Sedimentary rock) started as travertine limestone and is the result of hot springs in the center of the earth. After the water evaporated, the layers of dissolved limestone and minerals Stone has joined the appearance. The characteristic holes in the stone are the result of gas bubbles which evaporate and form crystals in the cavities. These cavities are sometimes left unchanged for a more rustic resin and former full-color or epoxy and refined to a surface effect stronger.

Slate
(Metamorphic) Slate consists of compressed layers of shale sedimentary rocks can be divided to reveal beautiful colors and textured surfaces. Slate can split and moved with his natural cleft surface or gauged for a more uniform thickness.

Quartzite
(Metamorphic) Similar to slate, quartzite contains 95% quartz and mica greater concentration that gives a glossy texture.

The current trend is certainly in stone travertine – as old as the possible investigation. There are several things you can take the stone to create new finishes. Here is a list of popular finishes:

Old
This can mean different things for different manufacturers. The surface is usually brushed or polished with different pads, creating an antique look. Sometimes the surface is acid washed, exposing a dimpled surface (This works especially well with travertine). The edges tend to have a look splinters or dropped. Basically, the stone seems to have existed for some time.

Brushing:
wire brushes are used on the surface to create a wavy appearance.

Chipping:
There are different methods used to produce this, but in the end, the edges chipped out. In generally, the surface of the tile is honed or brushed.

Paved:
Basically the same as overwrought, but the chips are not as deep.

Polish:
A matte surface is created similar to polishing the last few years fewer pills.

Top hone:
A matte finish with a soft glow, between sharp and bright.

Cop
Tampons are used to create a sheen on the surface of the stone.

Tumbling:
The stones are placed in a large cylinder and tumbled with other stones and small stones to create a border rounded and smooth finish. Period of time in the Cup "determines how the edges are rounded. Softer stones such as travertine, tend to have a profile rounded than hard stones like marble.

About the Author

Bruce Mendes has been in the retail trade business for 15 years specializing in flooring and cabinetry. He has a high end showroom in Central Ohio and a web presence at . If you have any questions or comments you can email him at

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