Monday Geology Picture: Sydney Sandstone Building Stones

Sandstone building stones used in a bridge in North Sydney.
Sandstone building stones used in a bridge in North Sydney.

During my recent travels in Australia, I noticed quite a bit of sandstone around Sydney. Therefore, I was not particularly surprised to also see quite a few sandstone building stones around the city. For example, the stones shown in the above picture, which shows part of a bridge in North Sydney.

By the way, I’m back home in South Africa now and won’t be travelling for a little while. So, I hope to have time to write up several posts on my recent Australian trip. Stay tuned!

3 thoughts on “Monday Geology Picture: Sydney Sandstone Building Stones

  1. Although I find sandstone to be particularly beautiful, I can’t help but wonder if it isn’t dangerous to build with it. Considering that it allows percolation to take place due to its large grain sizes, won’t there be allot of water damage to the structure?

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  2. Although I find sandstone to be particularly beautiful, I can’t help but wonder if it isn’t dangerous to build with it. Considering that it allows percolation to take place due to its large grain sizes, won’t there be allot of water damage to the structure? 15056971

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