Natural stone has a lot of positive properties. It is beautiful, climate smart, sustainable and durable, while also having a low life cycle cost. Together, these features prove that the use of natural stones can help create a better environment for our planet and the creatures that live in it.
Types of stone
What we call natural stone actually includes different types of stones found in the earth's crust. Rock is defined by the constituent minerals, chemical composition and formation of the rock. The types of stones are generally divided into three main categories: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary, as well as meteorites. For thousands of years, natural stone has been used not only as building materials, but also for monuments and decorations. and industrial processes are also used.
Granite
Granite (from the Latin root granum; meaning grain) is one of the most common types of rock in the earth's crust. Granite is an igneous plutonic rock, meaning it is formed when magma deep in the Earth undergoes a slow cooling process. Some minerals are only a few millimeters in size, while others can be several centimeters. Depending on the difference in mineral composition and texture, granite can have a wide range of colors from white to red or black. Black granite is one of the most popular types of this stone.
Granite is hard, solid and very durable
Granite is a very hard stone that does not crack. And it is remarkably resistant to pressure, impact and deformation. This stone is not very vulnerable even to acid rain and is almost always seen in a solid state.
Granite, unlike marble, limestone and other types that are called soft stones, is considered a hard stone. Is known. Due to its hardness and durability, granite is known as a stone with good properties. Granite has been used in the construction of parts of the Mankawareh pyramid in Giza (one of the best pyramids in Egypt).
Natural stone; The most environmentally neutral choice
Stone extraction in Iran comes with a variety of regulations that ensure mines follow strict environmental guidelines. But natural stone itself is a stable product with excellent properties; Especially when it comes to climate impact analysis. Research shows that using natural stone reduces costs by 40% over 50 years, and the main reason for this is the reduction of maintenance costs.
Natural stone and a better living environment
Natural stone is not only sustainable in terms of climate and cost, but also qualitatively helps to create a better environment for the residents of urban areas. slow down With the development of urbanization and increasing rainfall, the quality of physical surfaces in cities becomes more important. Paved and sealed surfaces can cause problems with increased rainfall. Today, more cities are developing strategies to deal with "hundred-year rains"; It means heavy rain that does not happen often, but may have serious effects on the society. Natural stone has advantages here as well. because it always has pores that reduce the risk of collecting a large amount of water.
Natural stone is a strategic resource
In addition to construction, stone as A raw material is essential for active infrastructure in the form of roads, railways, ports and airports, and thus employment and development in trade and industry. Stone is one of the largest industrial products of the country and every year millions of tons of stone are produced and supplied in Iran.
Natanz black granite is one of the best types of granite in Iran. Soroush stone factory has played an effective role in the development of black granite market in Iran by processing this stone and supplying it in the form of products such as flame granite or sanded granite.