Before revision: Art: marble, although a metamorphosed limestone, is an example of the use of sedimentary rocks in the pursuit of aesthetics and art Architectural uses: stone derived from sedimentary rocks is used for dimension stone and in architecture, notably slate , a meta-shale, for roofing, sandstone for load-bearing buttresses Ceramics and industrial materials: clay for pottery and ceramics including bricks; cement and lime derived from limestone.
After revision: Art: marble, although a metamorphosed limestone, is an example of the use of sedimentary rocks in the pursuit of aesthetics and art Architectural uses: stone derived from sedimentary rocks is used for dimension stone and in architecture, notably slate (metamorphosed shale) for roofing, sandstone for load-bearing buttresses Ceramics and industrial materials: clay for pottery and ceramics including bricks; cement and lime derived from limestone.