Let's learn about granite! Discover more about Indian stones with FIGSI - their science and sources, their use in monuments and their properties. #StoneOfIndia For more information on Granite, explore here ​.

We are shining the light on quartzite - another versatile natural stone found in India. #StoneOfIndia Learn about Indian stones with FIGSI - their science and sources, their use in monuments and their properties. Have questions? Share them with us and we'll help answer them. Learn more about quartzite here: https://www.figsi.in/featured/quartzite

Slate was originally formed as deep-water mudstones on an ancient seafloor around 500 million years ago. #StoneOfIndia It splits easily into thin sheets because of the alignment, or foliation, of tiny mica crystals in the rock. Great roofing...