Stones of Turkey

Sammy Chris

Episode 1: Different forms of commercial rocks found in Turkey Granite is a natural stone that shares similarities with diabase, serpentine, basalt, crystalline and schist as all of these stones are formed based on magma. The components of these rock types have minerals such as silicates and other opaque minerals, which...

NATURAL STONE VS ENGINEERED STONE

Sammy Chris

People who want to buy new countertops or want to change it gave difficulty in choosing. Between the innumerable varieties available, colours and hardiness it is quite obvious that choice becomes tough. Well, in the market there are two types of stones available. The options available for natural Stone are marble,...

Stones of Portugal

Sammy Chris

Episode 1: Introduction  There is a great mine that is still active within the Iberian Peninsula. ‘The mine of Panasqueira’, in Portugal. This classic site has produced five specimens for over a hundred years and it is still producing. Apatite – (CaF), Ferberite, Arsenopyrite, Siderite, Quartz and numerous other species...

Stones of The UK

Sammy Chris

Episode- 1  Introduction Stones are of a variety and have unrivalled durability. Their nature enables us to use it for enhancing the architectural style of buildings to last long. “Life always, for everyone in every possible aspect, begins with a belief and such are deep-rooted to its culture and tradition”...