Is there a difference between pebbles and stones?

Pebbles and stones are two common natural stones, which are widely used in architectural decoration, garden landscape, road paving and other fields. Although they are all stones, they are different in many ways.

First of all, pebbles and stones are different in size and shape. Pebbles are round or oval stones with a diameter of 2.5 cm to 25 cm. They have regular shapes, high standards, bright colors, transparency, hardness, smoothness and natural beauty, and are common in natural environments such as beaches and streams. Stone is a broad concept, which includes stones with various textures, such as circles, rectangles, polygons and irregular shapes.

Secondly, in terms of texture, pebbles have higher hardness, stronger wear resistance and more durability than ordinary stones. Different types of stones have different textures, such as granite, marble and limestone, which have different hardness and textures.

In addition, pebbles and stones have different uses. Pebbles are usually used in outdoor places, such as landscape construction, road paving, fitness roads and so on. As a sidewalk or flower bed, its aesthetics and practicality are widely recognized; Stone is widely used in architectural decoration, hardware products, stone carving art and other industries.

Generally speaking, pebbles and stones are two kinds of stones that are often encountered in nature. They have a lot in common, but they also have their own characteristics. Therefore, in different use scenarios and needs, choosing the right stone type can achieve the best decorative effect.