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30 Natural Rock Formations in The World That Amaze You

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  On the eve of the New Year-2021, World of Stones USA is presenting a unique gift to its readers, fans, and customers. Those are sightseeing places where nature lovers like to roam during the Holiday Season-2020-21.  We present you with 30 natural rock formations in the world that may amaze you for a while. Of course, we have infused some avid knowledge regarding  natural stones , types, and formation patterns in concise ways.  Let’s dive into the world of stones! 30 Natural Rock Formations in The World 1 Rock Formation in Arizona, Utah [The Wave, Coyote Buttes, northern Arizona, Utah, USA – By Francesco Conti.] According to  Wikipedia , “The Coyote Buttes area is an exposure of cross-bedded aeolian Jurassic Navajo Sandstone. The variable coloration of the sandstones is a result of various iron oxide pigments within the layers.” It creates a stunning scenario when you walk through the pits.  Coyote Buttes  is a section of the  Paria Canyo...

10 Types of Natural Stone That Can Be Found in India and Their Uses

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India is a leading commercial natural stone producing country in the world, delivering 27% of the total world’s production of stones from its quarries. India is exporting  natural stone products  worth of $300 million each year. Wikipedia portraits the Indian stone industry India, with an estimated resource of about 1,690 million cubic meter deposits worth exploring in the coming years. If you are a well-aware buyer, you might be familiar with different types of stones in colloquial languages, but catching Geologic terms might tough for you. Therefore, I am not going to be much technical here. The followings are major types of natural stones quarrying and exporting from India. 10 Major Types of Natural Stones in India 1. Marble Stone in India In early days marbles were a kind of luxury in the construction industry, but today it is easily available and affordable everywhere.  Marbles  are known for their variants in beautiful textures. Marble is a bit softer tha...