Different stones employed for the construction of buildings are Marble, sandstone, granite, limestone, including other building stones. Notably, stones like sandstone are used for building works, and stones like marble and sandstone are employed for ornamental works.

Granite is considered the strongest stone suitable for building construction. It is used in paving surfaces, monuments, and many construction projects.

Good building stones should have high compressive strength, high specific gravity and should have high durability. The minimum compressive strength of good building stones is 100 MPa. 

The resistance of building stones to heat and moisture content makes these stones suitable for wide applications in the engineering industry. Furthermore, high compressive strength and specific gravity make them conducive for application in pavement and building construction.

Building stones are extremely heavy and are thereby difficult to handle during construction. Furthermore, stones also have low flexural and tensile strength and low resistance to earthquakes. 

The primary requirements of good building stones are:
Appearance
Compressive Strength
Hardness
Soundness
Specific gravity
Water absorption
Fire Resistance
Weight
Workability.