Types – Rock Drills and Drill Bits
Drilling, also known as boring, is easily done by employing specialized equipment called rock drills. The most commonly used types of drills are: The hydraulic […]
Rock & Stones
Rock Forming Minerals
A mineral is a naturally occurring substance, representable by a chemical formula, that is usually solid and inorganic, and has a crystal structure. Rock are […]
Types of Rocks
The rocks from which the building stones are obtained are classified in the following three ways: A. Geological classification Based upon how they are formed […]
Building Stone & Rock Tests
There are various kinds of lab and field tests available for building stones or rocks. These stone or rock tests are generally performed to determine […]
Building Stones
Building stones are the naturally occurring massive, dense rock which can be cut or shaped into blocks or slabs for use in wall, paving, roofing […]