Quarry

\nA quarry is a type of open-pit mine from which rock or minerals are extracted. Quarries are generally used for extracting building materials, such as dimension stone. Quarries are usually shallower than other types of open-pit mines. People in some English-speaking countries are unlikely to make the distinction between this type of mine and any other type of open-pit or open-cast borrow or gravel pit mining operation. Minerals extracted from quarries include:\n* Cinder\n*Coquina\n* Blue rock\n*Granite\n*Gritstone\n*Limestone\n*Marble\n*Sandstone\n*Slate

See also

\n*List of minerals and stone types\n*List of stone Category:Mining