18 Questions
What is the source of limestone?
Made of calcium carbonate from coral and shells
Which type of stone is harder, granite or marble?
Granite
What are some common colors of limestone?
Off-white, buff, cream, and blue
What is the application of sandstone commonly used for?
Walls and floors
Which stone has a higher water absorbency, sandstone or marble?
Sandstone
What is the origin of marble?
Compressed deposited sediment
Which types of colors are available for Granite based on the text?
Black, white, gray, beige, yellow, brown
What are some common applications of Granite as mentioned in the text?
Floors, walls, counters, fireplace surrounds
How is marble different from the original stone it is recrystallized from?
Harder, denser, and more colorful
What substance can potentially stain marble according to the text?
Red wine
In terms of durability, how does quartzite compare to granite and some marbles?
More durable
Which rock is created by subjecting the rock to new conditions of temperature and pressure?
Metamorphic rock
Which of the following materials is formed by the compression of clay and shale sediments?
Slate
What characteristic of slate makes it resistant to cracks, scratches, burns, and watermarks?
Fine-grained texture
What type of rock is soapstone known for being in terms of porosity?
Nonporous
In what way is mineral oil used with soapstone?
To darken the color
Which material is a fine-grained variety of gypsum used in historical alabaster?
Alabaster
What is the primary color range of rusty slate?
Gray, green, blue, or red
Learn about the color variations, shapes, and applications of granite, a versatile material used for floors, walls, counters, and more. Explore its characteristics and uses based on sources such as Materials for Interior Environments by Binggeli.
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