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This the Stone Terms dictionary. You may find the meanings of some stone related words and phrases.
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Abrasive finish : a flat non-reflective surface finish for marble.
Abutment : a solid stone springer at the lowest point of an arch or vault.
Adhered : veneer secured and supported through adhesion to an approved bonding material applied over an approved backing.
Agate : a variegated variety of quartz showing colored bands or other markings (clouded. Moss-like etc)
Anchors : types for stonework include those made of flat stock (strap, cramps, dovetails, dowel, strap and dowel and two-way anchors) and round stock (rod cramp, rod anchor, eyebolt and dowel, flat-hood wall the and dowel and wire toggle bolt.
Arch : a curved stone structure resting on supports at both extremities used to sustain weight, to bridge or roof open space.
Architrave : the member of an entablature resting on the capitals of columns and supporting the frieze.
Argillite : a compact sedimentary rock composed mainly of clay and aluminium silicate minerals.
Arkose : a sandstone containing 10 per cent or more clastic grains of feldspar. Also called arkosic sandstone, feldspathick sandstone.
Arris : a natural or applied line on the stone from which all levelling and plumbing is measured.
Ahslar : masonry having a face of square or rectangular stones, either smooth or textured.
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