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The 14 pages that link to Dimension stone, each with the reason it gives.

• LimestoneRelated: Limestone is quarried as blocks, slabs, and architectural stone.

• GraniteNarrower topic: Granite is quarried as blocks and slabs for architectural use.

• SandstoneRelated: Some sandstone is quarried as blocks, slabs, and architectural facing.

• GabbroRelated: Polished gabbro is sometimes sold commercially as black granite dimension stone.

• GneissRelated: Durable, visually banded gneiss is quarried for building and architectural stone.

• QuarryingBroader topic: Quarrying for dimension stone prioritizes intact blocks rather than bulk fragments.

• SchistRelated: Some schists are quarried for uses that exploit their color and layered appearance.

• QuartziteNarrower topic: Quartzite is quarried as a durable building and facing stone.

• Intrusive rockRelated: Granite and other durable intrusive rocks are commonly quarried as dimension stone.

• LabradoriteRelated: Labradorite is sometimes used as polished decorative stone in buildings and interiors.

• AmphiboliteRelated: Dense, durable amphibolite can be quarried and finished as dimension stone.

• DioriteRelated: Diorite can be quarried as durable stone for building and ornamental work.

• GranodioriteRelated: Granodiorite can be quarried for durable slabs, blocks, and architectural stone.

• PhylliteRelated: Phyllite’s texture and cleavage can make it suitable for selected facing and decorative stone uses.