Sandstone blocks are similar to bricks as far as shape is concerned. The main difference lies in their size and the material used for making them. Unlike the conventional bricks (made of clay), the sandstone blocks are made of sedimentary rocks and are generally 10 to 20 times the size of a standard brick. The naturally found sandstone blocks are often very large and irregular in shape, which are probably not suitable for any building application. Therefore, these blocks are cut, carved, and polished to provide them the required and much familiar look. After that only, these blocks are used in various applications. However, the contemporary sandstone blocks are available in a multitude of colors, but their most common colors include brown, yellow, gray, and reddish-brown.

Areas of Existence
In India, sandstone blocks are mainly found in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The various regions and districts under these two states which are known for sandstone blocks manufacturing are as given under:

Udaipur Bhilwara Jaipur Jodhpur Gwalior

Usage of Sandstone Blocks
There are several application areas of sandstone blocks. These blocks are used in numerous many areas. Some of the prominent uses of sandstone blocks include cladding walls of home, hotels, and various other buildings; making pavings in gardens; fabricating architectural vases; exterior veneering; building of fireplaces; making footpaths and walkways to name a few. However, the type of sandstone blocks that are used in the above applications may slightly differ in their size and shape according to the requirement of the application.