Stone Imitation as a type of building construction material
Stone imitation or artificial stone is a name of various kinds of synthetic stone products that are used in the construction industry as it generally cheaper to manufacture than natural stone. It is usually also more durable than natural cut building stone therefore it is an excellent replacement for natural cut granite, limestone, sandstone, granite, slate, coral rock, travertine etc.
Stone Imitation as a type of building decoration technique
Stone imitation can be also a kind of wall decoration work involving plastering and painting. This technique is often used to imitate natural stone walls, although usually just a spot, not a whole wall. It is rarely used in homes but more in commercial property, especially restaurants that want to achive a rural/medieval style.
Stone Imitation as a type of technology used to produce synthetic gemstones
Gemstones have always been a sign of wealth and prosperity. Now they are also used in various industries due to their unique properties, especially diamonds. People have of course discovered how to create 'fake', synthetic gemstones in laboratories. which have the same properties but are much cheaper than natural stones. Synthetic gems became more popular since it became widely known that extracting rare gems and their trade cost not only a lot of money, but also lives of people (mostly in Africa, South America and certain regions in Asia) - you have probably heard a term "blood diamond".
So why not buy a sythetic diamond, ruby, sapphire, amethyst, emerald or other beatutiful stone?