Top 10 Jenis Batu Dipaké dina Konstruksi batu bentang

Ti piramida nepi ka Parthenon, manusa geus ngawangun kalawan batu salila rébuan taun. Diantara batu alam anu paling sering dianggo sareng terkenal anu dianggo pikeun konstruksi nyaéta basalt, batu kapur, travertine, sareng batu tulis. Sakur arsiték, kontraktor, atanapi masonry bakal nyarioskeun ka anjeun éta batu alam nyaeta exceptionally awét, nyadiakeun balik unggulan dina investasi.

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The technical characteristics of different stone such as porosity, compression strength, heat endurance thresholds, and frost resistance, will affect a stone’s application. Stones like basalt, granite, and sandstone fare well for massive construction projects like dams and bridges, whereas travertine, quartzite, and marble work better for interior construction and decoration.

In this blog, we’ll explore different stone types and uses to give you a broad overview of their unique qualities and applications.

Kumaha Batu Béda ti Rock?

While stone and rock are used interchangeably, they are different regarding internal structure and composition. Rocks form part of the earth’s crust and are found virtually everywhere, whereas stones are hard substances like limestone or sandstone extracted from rock, for example.

Beda utama nyaéta batu anu leuwih badag sarta direcah pikeun meunangkeun unsur mineral, sedengkeun batu bisa cemented babarengan pikeun ngabentuk komponén mangpaat pikeun konstruksi. Tanpa batu, moal aya batu.

Whether igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary, rocks used for building materials contain different types of stone that can construct some of the most magnificent architectural feats. There are three main types of rock. Let’s examine them more closely.

Batu beku

Named after the Latin word for fire, Igneous rocks form when hot, molten magma solidifies below the earth’s surface. This type of rock is divided into two groups, intrusive or extrusive, depending on where the molten rock solidifies. Intrusive igneous rock crystallizes below the earth’s surface, and extrusive rocks erupt onto the surface.

Batuan beku pikeun konstruksi ngawengku jenis ieu batu:

• Granit
• Obsidian
• Gabbro
• Diabase

Batu métamorf

Metamorphic rock starts as one type of rock but due to pressure, heat, and time, gradually transforms into a new rock type. Although it forms deep within the earth’s crust, it's often exposed on our planet’s surface after geological uplift and the erosion of rock and soil above it. These crystalline rocks tend to have a foliated texture.

Batu métamorf pikeun konstruksi ngawengku jenis batu ieu:

• Batu tulis 
• Marmer 
• Gneiss
• Kuarsit 

Batu sédimén

This rock is always formed in layers called “strata” and often contains fossils. Pieces of rock are loosened by weather, then transported to a basin or depression where the sediment is trapped, and lithification (compaction) takes place. The sediment is deposited in flat, horizontal layers, with the oldest layers on the bottom and younger layers on top. 

Naon Batu Gedong Anu Paling Umum?

Di handap ieu aya sapuluh jinis batu anu paling umum anu parantos dianggo mangabad-abad sareng teras janten bagian tina sareng dianggo di dunya modéren urang ayeuna.  

Granit

This coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock is composed chiefly of quartz, feldspar, and plagioclase. Granite gets its signature color speckles from crystallization — the longer the molten rock has to cool, the larger the grains of color. 

Available in white, pink, yellow, gray, and black, this building stone is lauded for its durability.  As the earth’s most durable and common igneous rock, granit mangrupa pilihan alus teuing pikeun countertops, monumen, trotoar, sasak, kolom, sarta floors. 

Batu pasir

Batu pasir mangrupa batu sédimén Palasik dijieun tina séréal silikat keusik-ukuran tina quartz na feldspar. Tangguh sareng tahan cuaca, batu bahan wangunan ieu sering dianggo pikeun cladding facades sareng témbok interior, ogé bangku taman, bahan paving, méja patio, sareng tepi kolam renang. 

Batu ieu tiasa warna naon waé sapertos keusik, tapi warna anu paling umum nyaéta tan, coklat, kulawu, bodas, beureum, sareng koneng. Lamun boga eusi quartz tinggi, sandstone malah bisa ditumbuk sarta dipaké salaku sumber silika pikeun manufaktur kaca. 

Batu kapur

Diwangun ku kalsit jeung magnésium, batu sédimén lemes ieu biasana kulawu tapi ogé bisa jadi bodas, konéng, atawa coklat. Tina sudut pandang géologis, kapur kabentuk boh dina cai laut jero atawa alatan évaporasi cai salila formasi guha. 

Fitur unik tina batu ieu nyaéta yén konstituén utami, kalsit, dibentuk utamina ku fosilisasi organisme hirup anu ngahasilkeun cangkang sareng ngawangun karang. Batu kapur salaku bahan wangunan dipaké dina aplikasi arsitéktur pikeun tembok, motong hiasan, sarta veneer. 

Basalt

Dark and heavy, this extrusive, igneous rock makes up most of the planet’s oceanic crust. Basalt is black, but after extensive weathering, may turn green or brown. Additionally, it contains some light-colored minerals like feldspar and quartz, but these are difficult to see with the naked eye. 

Beunghar beusi jeung magnésium, basalt dipaké dina konstruksi pikeun nyieun blok wangunan, cobblestones, ubin flooring, batu jalan, ballasts rel rel, jeung arca. 90% tina sadaya batu vulkanik nyaéta basalt. 

Marmer

Dipikacinta, sapanjang umur, pikeun kamewahan sareng kamewahan, marmer mangrupikeun batu métamorf anu éndah anu kabentuk nalika batu kapur ngalaman tekanan tinggi atanapi panas. Biasana ngandung mineral séjén kawas quartz, grafit, pirit, jeung oksida beusi nu mere eta sauntuyan hues ti pink ka coklat, kulawu, héjo, hideung, atawa coloration variegated. 

Kusabab urat anu unik sareng penampilan anu elegan, marmer mangrupikeun batu anu pangsaéna pikeun ngawangun monumen, hiasan interior, puncak méja, patung, sareng novelties. Marmer bodas anu paling bergengsi digali di Carrara, Italia. 

Batu tulis

Batu sabak nyaéta batu sédimén homogén, kasar, foliated, diturunkeun tina batu shale diwangun ku liat atawa lebu vulkanik. Mineral liat asli dina shale robah jadi mika nalika kakeunaan ngaronjatna tingkat panas sarta tekanan. 

Gray in color, slate contains quartz, feldspar, calcite, pyrite, and hematite, among other minerals. It’s a desirable building stone that’s been utilized in construction since ancient Egyptian times. Today, it’s used as roofing, flagging, decorative aggregates, and flooring because of its attractiveness and durability. 

Pumice

Pumice is a porous igneous rock produced during volcanic eruptions. It forms so rapidly that its atoms don’t have time to crystallize, essentially rendering it a solidified foam. While it occurs in various colors like white, gray, blue, cream, green, and brown, it is almost always pale. 

Sanajan kasar, beungeut batu ieu kasar. Pumice bubuk dipaké salaku agrégat dina beton lightweight pikeun insulasi, salaku batu polishing, sarta dina rupa-rupa produk industri jeung konsumen, kitu ogé batu polishing. 

Kuarsit

Nalika batu pasir anu beunghar ku kuarsa dirobih ku panas, tekanan, sareng kagiatan kimia métamorfisme, éta janten kuarsit. Salila prosés, séréal keusik jeung semén silika ngabeungkeut babarengan, hasilna jaringan formidable tina interlocking séréal quartz. 

Quartzite biasana bodas atawa lampu-berwarna, tapi bahan tambahan dibawa ku cai taneuh bisa impart hue héjo, biru atawa beusi-beureum. Ieu salah sahiji batu pangalusna pikeun pangwangunan countertops, flooring, ubin roofing, sarta undak tangga alatan penampilan marmer-kawas sarta durability kawas granit.

Travertine

Travertine mangrupa jenis batu kapur terestrial dibentuk ku deposit mineral deukeut cinyusu alam. Batu sédimén ieu boga penampilan serat atawa concentric sarta asalna dina nuansa bodas, tan, krim, jeung karat. Tekstur anu unik sareng nada bumi anu pikaresepeun ngajantenkeun populer pikeun aplikasi wangunan. 

This versatile stone variety is commonly used for indoor and outdoor flooring, spa walls, ceilings, facades, and wall cladding. It’s an affordable option compared to other natural stones like marble, yet still maintains a luxurious appeal. 

Alabaster

A gips sedeng-teuas, alabaster biasana bodas tur tembus kalawan sisikian seragam rupa.

Its small natural grain is visible when held up to the light. Because it’s a porous mineral, this stone can be dyed in a variety of colors. 

It has been used for centuries to make statues, carvings, and other decorative and ornamental work. While the splendor of alabaster is undeniable, it is a soft metamorphic rock that’s only really suitable for indoor applications.

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The many natural stone products on the market and their unique characteristics can make it challenging for contractors and homeowners to select the correct ones for their projects. If you’re new to the process, the first thing to consider is the location of the stone installation. For instance, the type of stones for floor applications will differ if it’s indoors or outdoors. 

Then you’ll need to evaluate the stone’s durability, the fabricator’s warranty, and its grade. There are three grades of natural stone: commercial, standard, and first choice. Standard grade is a good fit for interior applications, like countertops, whereas commercial-grade, may be better for apartment or hotel projects where only a portion of slab is required, and large imperfections can be avoided. 

There’s a lot to consider, right? As well-seasoned experts in the stone business, our team at Stone Center can help you with stone selection for residential and commercial stone projects, regardless of their scale. Why not start by taking a look at our extensive catalog of premium batu wangunan?