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Creative Landscaping with Railroad Ties
Creative Landscaping with Railroad Ties Article by Jack Stone Copyright © 2003 by ProGardenBiz ProGardenBiz, an online magazine http://www.progardenbiz.com Did you know that people are still using railroad ties for all sorts of decorative and...
How To Create An Oasis of Serenity With a Backyard Garden Hot Tub
Imagine starting your morning with a saunter out the back door to enjoy a cup of coffee in your garden hot tub, or relaxing just before bed with a lazy soak in your backyard hot tub under the stars. More and more homeowners are taking the plunge...
Simple balcony makeover
That drab concrete balcony is often the last area to be addressed in any apartment makeover. Maybe it’s just too small to justify a procession of tradespersons traipsing through the apartment day after day to lay ceramic or terracotta tiles, grout...
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Tree and Shrub Care Programs
Tree and Shrub Care Programs
In many communities there are companies that offer tree and
shrub care programs. These programs are the health care plans of
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Granite might of stone - Info and Facts
Granite – Might of Stone
FORMATION
Granite is generally produced by magma solidifying under extreme pressure. When magma rises, due to being lighter then surrounding rocks, it begins to cool. This cooling happens slowly, and crystals are formed beneath the surface of the earth. This produces a tightly interlocked structure, which is why granite is such a strong stone. It is comprised mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase feldspar. Granite makes up a lot of the earths crust, and is generally revealed to the surface when continental shifts cause breaks in the landscape that allow it to be seen.
CONTROVERSIES ON FORMATION
Some evidence supports the theory that there is a second way to produce Granite. Lack of evidence for contact between the granite and surrounding stone, as well as evidence of sediments may demonstrate that granite can
also form through metamorphic processes, by combining several minerals under pressure.
CHARACTERISTICS
Granite is generally soft in color, although feldspar can cause it to take on darker grey or pink hues. It is a relatively light stone that has a high durability and strength.
USES
Granite is widely used in flooring and counter tops. It has a very “rustic” feel and can add to a room’s décor in an understated way. Granite can also be crafted into house wares, or used as sidings. It has been a popular material in the formation of homes and buildings since ancient times, and its strength made it useful in defensive building settings.
About the Author
Joey Lewitin is an author and webmaster. His website The Real Stone Drink Coaster Store offers coasters in a wide variety of colors and stones
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