ornamental stone

Landscaping decorative rock

Ornamental stone is rock valued for its appearance rather than structural properties, used in decorative applications like countertops, flooring, jewelry, and landscaping.

The category includes marble, granite, onyx, and semiprecious stones like jasper or agate.

The foyer featured ornamental stone from quarries in Italy.

Related

alabaster · statues · veined · polished · gemstone · onyx · mineral · lapis lazuli · countertops · carved figurines · ancient carvings · talismans · amulets · carving · vases · quartzite · mosaics · iridescent

Opposites
purpose/function

ornamental stoneballast

Ship stability material

gravel · crushed stone · aggregate · rubble · fill material

structural role

ornamental stonefoundation stone

Inscribed ceremonial building block

building stone · masonry · ashlar · cornerstone · keystone

processing/value

ornamental stonegravel

Loose small rock fragments

crushed stone · aggregate · rubble · fill · slag

Family

stone, ornament

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G