Kota Stone
Kota Stone is a fine-grained variety of limestone, quarried at Kota district, Rajasthan, India. Hundreds of mines are located in or near the town of Ramganj Mandi and in the Kota district.
The rich greenish-blue and brown colours of this stone are popular. Other colors are black, pink, grey, and beige. It is an excellent building stone. It is mainly used for exteriors, pathways, corridors, driveways, balconies, commercial buildings etc. It is not suitable for use in chemical industries as any accidental spilling or abrasive material results in discoloration of the flooring. A drop of lemon juice can result in white patches on the floor even after it is polished, so this type of stone is a poor choice for using in residential settings where accidental spilling of common household items like sodas, colas, juices, or any mild acidic or alkaline substances are likely to happen.
Polishing
Polishing brings a shine and smoothness to the surface of stone after cutting into pieces of different sizes and thickness.
Limitations
Kota Stone stone flakes; however, periodic polishing using polishing wax can eliminate this phenomenon. Since it is limestone, it is not resistant to acid and alkali. It competes in the market because of its lower cost and longer durability. It is used throughout India, especially at railway stations and government offices.
Benefits
- Tough
- Non-water absorbent
- Non-slip
- Non-porous
- Affordable prices