Civil Engineering - Building Materials - Discussion

For ornamental work, stones that are soft and relatively lightweight are often preferred, as they are easier to carve and shape. Examples of soft stones used for ornamental work include soapstone, alabaster, and limestone.

Hard stones, such as marble, granite, and sandstone, can also be used for ornamental work but may require more effort and specialized tools to shape and carve.

Would you like more information on specific types of stones used for ornamental work?

Stones used for ornamental work must be soft. Soft stones are easier to work with and have a finer texture.

They are not as durable as hard stones, but they are sufficient for ornamental work. Examples of soft stones used for ornamental work include marble, soapstone, and alabaster.

Ornamental stone is used for decorative purpose. Mostly granite, marble etc. Which can be easy to cut and polish.

Diamond is the example for ornament, and it is the hardest material. So option B, hard might be right.

Hard is the right answer because we cannot do any carvings in soft stone.

Ornamental is nothing but face work for any civil work for good looking.

The stone must be soft for carving and decorative purpose.

Hard is the right answer. Becouse marbleis not soft.

How that soft stone is used for ornamental works?

Hard stone which can resist the weather effects.