Grossology [books] Grossology (ISBN 0-201-40964-X) is a non-fiction childrenâs book written by Sylvia Branzei and published by Price Stern Sloan in 1992. It is a frank, thorough, yet light-hearted examination of various unappealing bodily functions and medical conditions.
Interesting Sandstone Facts: Sandstone is found in a variety of places depending on its type. Brownstone, a type of sandstone, was used to build homes in certain areas after the Civil War. Sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock. Sandstone has been used to make housewares since prehistoric time. Sandstone is a versatile building structure and has been used to construct buildings, statues, and fountains. Sandstone is popular in constructing buildings because it is resistant to weathering. Sandstone can form under the sea or on land. It is common to find natural gas in sandstone because sandstone is porous and traps it. Grindstone wheels, which are used for sharpening, are made of sandstone. Sandstone can be categorized into three groups: arkosic, quartzose, and argillaceous.
Basalt is used for the railroad ballast. These stones are used for support and can provide drainage. They are placed as bedrocks for the racks of railroad. Â· Gardening. Gardeners are using basalt to prevent the spread of weeds in plants and flower beds. Â· Modern Use. Today, basalt is used to a lot of things. Most common use of basalt is as aggregates. Basalts that are crushed are used for construction purposes, like asphalt paving, concrete aggregate and rock filtering agents. Basalts are added as aggregates to increase strength to concrete. Basalt slabs can also be cut into dimensions to be used as flooring coverings and veneers. They can also be used by sculptors for monuments and other things. Â· Indoor uses. They can also be used as worktops, wall panels, fireplaces and countertops among others. They are also excellent as decorative stone and interior decoration.