Here’s a table outlining the name of each rock, its uses, type of rock, and properties that make it suitable for those uses:
| Name of Rock | Use of Rock | Type of Rock | Properties That Make It Suitable | |--------------|-------------------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Sandstone | Building material, paving, and as a source of silica | Sedimentary | Durable, weather-resistant, and can be easily cut and shaped. | | Slate | Roofing, flooring, and pool tables | Metamorphic | Good cleavage (ability to break into thin sheets), durable, waterproof. | | Limestone | Construction, cement production, and agricultural lime | Sedimentary | Easily quarried, versatile, and can be ground into fine powder. | | Brick | Building material (walls, pavements, etc.) | Man-made (fired clay) | Strong, fire-resistant, and can be produced in various sizes and shapes. | | Concrete | Construction (foundations, roads, structures) | Man-made (cement + aggregates) | High compressive strength, durable, and can be molded into any shape. | | Marble | Sculptures, countertops, flooring, and facades | Metamorphic | Aesthetic appeal, workability, and durability. | | Granite | Countertops, building stones, and monuments | Igneous | Extremely hard, durable, and resistant to weathering, making it ideal for both interior and exterior use. |
These properties highlight the reasons each rock type is utilized in construction and other applications.
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