Sandstone

Sandstone is a coarse-grained sedimentary rock formed by the consolidation and compaction of sand and held together by a natural cement, such as silica, iron, lime etc. An extremely hard and tough material, it consists of consolidated masses of sand deposited by moving water or by wind & thus having different level of Porosity, hardness & compressive strength. Largely the cementing material often determines the color of the rock, iron oxides causing reddish-brown or red sandstone, and the other materials producing white, yellowish, or grayish, Orange and even purple & greenish colors. The bright and contrasting colors in sandstones are the attributes of Iron oxides, manganese oxides and other impurities present in it. Rajasthan sandstone industry has evolved into the following production and manufacturing categories: Blocks for monumental and building purposes Processed stone for monuments and tombs Sculpture and artefacts Structural slabs Calibrated modular tiles Cobbles, cubes, Kerbs and landscape garden stone Sandstone has been extensively used as a medium for landscaping because of its texture, aesthetic and rugged natural look, performance, availability in various colors. Another positive aspect of sandstone is that it is weather proof which makes it worth investing. The stone can be sawed, cut, polished and molded as per requirement and is far more durable than wood. The use of sandstone in pavements is a long lasting, durable and beautiful establishment. The astonishing sandstone pavements are well known for their durability and elegance. With the passage of time sandstone has been widely used in different purposes. Sandstone the natural soft stone plays an important role in decorating and beautifying garden. Sandstone is an ideal medium for making garden ornaments as it ages very slowly, while imparting an antique or rugged look to the artifacts. Sandstone had been found useful in making garden furnitures, fountains, planters, plinths, bird baths, statues, garden urns, pitchers, miniatures etc.