Stones have quite different characteristics. In the construction and architecture sector there are three vital properties that have to be appraised:

1. Resistance, which is fundamental for absorbing the structural strain.
2. Durability, which ensures that the monument will endure over the centuries.
3. Colour, which provides a particular aesthetic.



STONES USED BY GAUDÍ
STONES USED UNTIL TODAY
CLASSIFICATION
PROPERTIES OF THE STONE
MONTJUÏC STONE
TEXTURES OF THE STONE