Lingbi stone and bluestone are two common building materials. Although they look alike on the surface, in fact, their quality, sources and uses are quite different.

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First of all, there are some differences in physical characteristics between Lingbi stone and bluestone. Lingbi stone is grayish white or yellowish, with fine and even texture and a few spots. Bluestone, on the other hand, is dark gray, hard and dense, and is not easy to wear, so it is widely used in the construction field.

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Secondly, the sources of lingbi stone and bluestone are also different. Lingbi stone is mainly produced in Lingbi County, Anhui Province, China, while bluestone is mainly distributed in China, Shandong, Jiangsu and other provinces. The different places of origin of the two products also lead to the price difference in the market.

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Finally, lingbi stone and bluestone are also different in use. Because of its texture, bluestone is mainly used for building pavement and some stressful occasions (such as earthquake resistance of walls), while Lingbi stone is mainly used for building decoration, sculpture and so on.

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In a word, although Lingbi stone and bluestone look very similar, there are still some differences in physical characteristics, sources and uses. We should choose according to the actual needs, so as to better achieve the expected results.