What are the types of garden landscape stones and where are they produced?

Garden landscape stone is one of the commonly used materials in garden design. It can add to the natural beauty and artistic atmosphere of the garden. There are many types of garden landscaping stones, each with its own unique characteristics and origin. Below we will introduce several common types of garden landscape stones and their origins.

1. Granite Granite is an igneous rock composed of feldspar, quartz, mica and other minerals. It has the characteristics of high hardness, wear resistance, acid and alkali corrosion resistance, etc. Granite origins are widely distributed, and Fujian, Jiangxi, Shandong and other places in China are rich in granite resources. Wuyishan granite in Fujian, Lushan granite in Jiangxi, and Lantian granite in Shandong are all very famous granite origins.

2. Marble Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of calcium carbonate minerals. It has the characteristics of beautiful texture and rich colors, and is widely used in garden design. Carrara marble in Italy is one of the world's famous marble origins. Its white texture is fine and uniform, and it is known as the "King of Stones". Guangdong, Fujian, Yunnan and other places in China also have rich marble resources, such as Jiangmen marble in Guangdong and Jianou marble in Fujian.

3. Sandstone Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed of quartz particles, feldspar and rock debris. It has the characteristics of loose texture and good air permeability. Shanxi, Henan, Anhui and other places in China are rich in sand.