What is Tufa Stone?

TUFA STONE is a type of limestone that is formed in close proximity to water formations with a high content of melted minerals, especially calcium carbonate. There are a number of uses from construction to art for TUFA and it is also interesting to view in situ . Tufa, by the way, is not the same as tof, a form of rock made of volcanic ash, although both rocks have many similar uses. Over time, these minerals have evoked and created distinctive Tuff towers that appear above the lake. Tufa can also be found around springs, former waterways and other lakes with lots of melted minerals and the shape of stone formations Tuff is often quite fantastic, thanks to the processes of erosion and deposition. In many Cases, minerals accumulate along the coast due to repeated deposits of waves. The tuff stone can also be formed when extreme hot water from spring enters the colder water body, stimulates melted minerals from spring to precipitate, and the tuff formation normally appears when the water dries, moves or retreats.

This stone tends to be soft and extremely porous. The porous nature of Tuf is very popular for growers because it easily flows, rather than capturing water. Tufa can also be used as a sculptural medium and some jewelers use it as a casting medium. Tuffers and other Kovowrowers win the desired shape into the rock and then pour the hot metal into a mold. Although tuffa is soft, it can handle high heat, so that it will not burst or distort when used as a mold.

in areas with large natural Tuffa, the stone was also historically used as a building material. Some constructions made of tuff stones are relatively ancient, especially in desert areas, where arid conditions have prevented the erosion of the tuffs and mortar used for its together. TUFA construction is also sometimes decorated with interesting carvings and inserts, some of which can withstand the testtime.

rock shops and some art stores carry TUFA stone in different sizes and sometimes can also be purchased through construction companies.