Stone

Stones are a material that have a natural origin I know three types of stones, they are massive stones, rough stones and gemstones. They have the following characteristics: durability, strength and toughness They are used in construction to form the structure for its durability and also as a decorative element.
 * ** What are stones? **
 * ** How many kinds of stone do you know? **
 * ** What characteristics do stones have? **
 * ** Why are stones used in construction? **

The stones are materials that have a natural origin characterized by a high consistency. His principals advantages are: durability, adaptability to sculptural treatment and they can be used in his natural state. However the stones are difficult to transport and cut, is an expensive material, and they are unstable. One of the disciplines that we can do with stones is the stonework, is the art of work the stone for his employment in constructions.
 * The strongest stonework is the ashlar mansory that use regular cuts of blocks to put block on block to create a wall, for example. The structure of the stone is very important because the stone can resist deformations like no other material.**
 * The stones can be use in different ways, for example in columns or post and like lintel. The properties of this material are very useful since ston age.**

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