1) Rubble masonry: This can be further subdivided as uncoursed, coursed, random, dry, polygonal and bint. cheapest, roughest and poorest form of stone masonry. The stones used in this type of masonry very much vary in their shape and size and are directly obtained from quarry.

Bricks have low resistance against strain and torsion loads, making them more sensitive to seismic damage. Compared with concrete or stone blocks, bricks are not strong enough and completely durable.

mortar is termed as stone masonry where the stones are available in a abundance in nature, on cutting and dressing to the proper shape, they provide an economical material for the construction of various building components such as walls, columns, footings, arches, lintels, beams etc.

Brick generally lasts about a century, maybe more, and requires very little maintenance for the first 25 years or so of its life. While brick is very durable, stone takes it to the next extreme. Stone is not only extremely resistant to the elements, but also has an incredibly long life, even compared to brick.