Uses of Building Stones 
    The stones used for various types of works are as follows: 
    •    Fine-grained granite and gneiss stones are used for Heavy engineering works such as building bridge piers, breakwaters, monuments, etc. 
    •    Granite, quartzite are used for masonry works in industrial areas exposed to smoke and fumes. 
    •    Marble, granite and sandstone are used for facing work of buildings. 
    •    Limestone and sandstone are used for general building works.