Granite

having an appealing lawn. It doesn’t need to be that way. Xeriscape and hardscape design Santa Clarita can use materials like decomposed granite, tumbled glass, wood and metal to create visual appeal. Color One of the biggest draws of a grass lawn is the vibrant, green color. Giving up on grass doesn’t mean relegating your lawn to shades of tan. Decomposed granite comes in many colors, including gold, green, rose, and blue. Paver stones come in more colors and blends than can be reasonably…

Questions and Answers Rock specimen “A” is identified as marble. This sample had a white to cream color to it, which is an identifying characteristic of marble. Another characteristic is the calcite inclusion; this inclusion is seen by bubbling when exposed to a saturated citric acid solution. When viewed by the unaided eye, the grain and crystal structure is clearly seen. While marble is supposed to be a fairly soft rock, the example provided proved to be fairly durable which was tested…

As the trail continues west over a bridge or two, the granite dells become the dominating feature of the landscape. Within the dells, nature is more secluded and has to adjust to the presence of people. The rabbits scamper to safety and the birds stop singing simultaneously when they are disturbed but before…

The American flag other known as Old Glory or the symbol of America freedom that some love and other take for granite. It is in every school, government building, or outside of local businesses or everywhere you look. The have songs about it, pictures of it, and every k through 12 grade says the pledge before school starts. For some people the flag to them is something to hate or the symbol of evil. It has been cut, burned, and step on all over the world but it has even been hated on by people…

Sculptures capture pieces of history in a community. They can be in the form of stone, metal, wood, or even clay. Unlike most paintings, sculptures offer much more depth for the viewer. The nearby town of Danville, Illinois is many sculptures within its borders. One sculpture that comes to mind is the Minuteman sculpture. It is located in front of the west side of the Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on North Vermilion Street. The sculpture was is credited to many artist; the base was…

Meant to enhance the structure of community assets, community improvements can take a different turn when presented. Challenges are created as not all parties see projects as improvements to the community, but as a loss of structure to environment, beauty and potential opportunities that are important to them. Using social capital, building trust and creating teambuilding can help lessen the impact or destruction of the cohesiveness found within a community. As Estates outlines, social…

Top 10 interesting facts about the pyramid of Giza The pyramids of Giza, situated on the outskirts of Cairo are one of the most famous yet intriguing wonders of the world. It is a spectacular sight while still remaining a mystery for some. But how much do we really know about these wonderful pyramids? Let’s us today read 10 interesting facts about the pyramids of Giza 1. The three very famous pyramids of Giza known as Cheops (The Great Pyramid), Chephren and Mycerinus are very popular in Egypt…

little bit of wood in their buildings,but what is fascinating about them is how they built their houses. Stone tools were important to their life because wood tools couldn’t break stone, and their structures were made of stone (limestone or/and granite). Since the stone buildings were important( Machu Picchu or the city on the Andes mountains were also important), to the Incas way of life so it would be the top left corner in the exhibit. The way the Incas built the building is important to…

According to MadisonWI.com The State Capital is Madison. There population is 243,344 (2013). This is the second largest city in Wisconsin,it started out as a very small city. Madison became the Capital of Wisconsin in 1837,named after the president James Madison this city was chosen because it was located halfway between two rapidly growing cities,Milwaukee in the east and prairie duchan in the west Landmarks: Wisconsin State Capital The Wisconsin State Capital was completed in 1917, the…

Although Auschwitz was a horrible concentration camp, Mauthausen was also a terrible concentration camp. The sick and weak were sent to Mauthausen to die. Mauthausen was one of the worst concentration camps in World War II due to its organization, treatment of its prisoners, and its death toll. On August 1,1938 Mauthausen concentration camp was established. The first commander was SS Captain Albert Sauer. He was a commander until February 17, 1939. Then SS Colonel Franz Ziereis replaced him…