Frequently asked Questions

Tuff (through Italian tufo, from Latin tufus, tōfus) is a light, cemented, porous rock.

Volcanic tuff is an igneous rock made of volcanic ash, volcanic bombs and other debris ejected during a volcanic eruption and compacted. It often contains an admixture of non-volcanic rocks. Volcanic tuff is an excellent wall stone. One of the most valuable qualities of this rock is that it is easy to work with, volcanic tuff can be worked with an ax and a saw.