Ivory Sandstone Tiles

As an industry expert, I can confidently state that our Ivory Sandstone Tiles will bring an air of elegance and sophistication to any space. Made from high-quality sandstone, these tiles offer durability, natural beauty, and a timeless appeal. With their neutral color and unique texture, they are a versatile option for any design project.

 

Feature	Details
Materia	Natural Sandstone
Surface Finished	Honed,Flamed,Bush-hammered,Brushed,Nature,Mushroom,Sawn etc
Finished Products	Floor tiles, Wall cladding, Countertops, Windowsills, Special-shaped tiles, Small slabs, Swimming pool, steps, wall panel, flooring, veneers, slabs, coping tiles, etc
Color	Yellow,black,white,red,purple wood,green,grey,rainbow etc
Size	Customized Pls contact us for the newest catalog of sandstone

 

Quality Control:

We have a professional inspection team who will check the goods from block cutting ,finishing, packing and loading into the container,

If the surface is polished, then the degree will be 90 and up. Thickness tolerance: +/- 0.5, +/-1mm.

Each procedure will be double checked by 2 inspectors.

Clear product pictures will be sent by email to customers before shipment.

Sandstone: Composition and Global Distribution

Composition and Characteristics

Sandstone is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of quartz particles (sand) with a stable structure. It is usually light brown or red and mainly consists of silicon, calcium, clay, and iron oxide. The cementation of sand, with a sand content exceeding 50%, leads to the formation of sandstone. Most sandstone comprises quartz or feldspar, with the following main ingredients:

• Quartz: More than 52%
• Clay: Approximately 15%
• Goethite: Around 18%
• Other Substances: More than 10%

Popular Sandstone Varieties and Global Distribution

Sandstone is extensively quarried worldwide, with notable varieties including:

• Australian Ivory Sandstone Tiles
• Indian Sandstone
• Spanish Sandstone
• Chinese Sandstone

Among these, Australian sandstone is the most preferred by architects due to its eco-friendly and sustainable qualities. It is characterized by being non-polluting, non-radiative, non-reflective, non-weathering, discoloration-resistant, heat-absorbing, heat-preserving, and anti-skid.

China: A Major Sandstone Producer

China is one of the four largest sandstone-producing countries in the world, boasting vast mineral resources due to its diverse geological environment. The country has a wide variety of ivory sandstone tiles, with over 100 mines located in Sichuan Province alone.

Despite the abundance of sandstone varieties in China, production is primarily concentrated in:

1. Sichuan
2. Yunnan
3. Shandong

Other regions such as Hebei, Henan, Shanxi, and Shaanxi also have sandstone deposits, but their products are less recognized and have a limited market influence.

Conclusion

Among the three most important sandstone production regions in China—Sichuan, Yunnan, and Shandong—Sichuan leads in the number of mines and production capacity. These areas play a significant role in China's position as a major global supplier of sandstone.