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2. Slate - Wikipedia

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   Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous, metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade, regional metamorphism. It is the finest-grained foliated metamorphic rock. [ 1 ]

3. Fieldstone - Wikipedia

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   Fieldstone is a naturally occurring type of stone, which lies at or near the surface of the Earth. Fieldstone is a nuisance for farmers seeking to expand their land under cultivation, but at some point it began to be used as a construction material. [1] [2] [3] Strictly speaking, it is stone collected from the surface of fields where it occurs ...

4. List of decorative stones - Wikipedia

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   Natural stone is used as architectural stone (construction, flooring, cladding, counter tops, curbing, etc.) and as raw block and monument stone for the funerary trade. Natural stone is also used in custom stone engraving. The engraved stone can be either decorative or functional. Natural memorial stones are used as natural burial markers.

5. 21 Creative Ways to Use Rocks in Your Landscaping - AOL

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   Here are 21 front yard landscaping ideas with rocks, stone, and mulch to get you started. For more landscaping inspiration: 8 5 Landscaping Ideas for an Enchanting Outdoor Space

6. Dimension stone - Wikipedia

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   The stone for tiles is most commonly marble, but often is granite, and sometimes limestone, slate, or quartz-based stone. Common colors are white and light earth colors. Much of the stone for this application is produced in Italy and China. Stone monuments include tombstones, grave markers or as mausoleums. After being gangsawed into big deep ...

7. Yorkstone - Wikipedia

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   Yorkstone is a tight grained, Carboniferous sedimentary rock. The stone consists of quartz, mica, feldspar, clay and iron oxides. The ratio of quartz to mica varies considerably. The stone can be split along mica-rich layers: it has a slaty cleavage and may therefore be called sandstone slate. [2]