Granite
Granite is used for stone columns, road metal, ballast for railways, bridge components, etc. It is found in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Sandstone
Sandstone is used for building and ornamental purposes and also as road metal. It is available in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Limestone
Limestone is used for flooring, roofing, pavements and in general building construction. Also used for manufacturing cement and lime, it is found in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Gneiss
Gneiss is used for flooring and pavement and not for major purposes because of its weakness. It is found in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.
Marble
Marble is used for ornamental purposes, flooring, facing works, etc. It is found in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.
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