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Stone

A piece of rock that is quarried then worked into a specific size or shape to serve a function as a useful building or paving material.

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face

Building materials; Stone

The exposed portion of a stone; also refers to the edge treatment on various cutting stock materials.

pointing

Building materials; Stone

The final filling and finishing of mortar joints that have been raked out.

polished

Building materials; Stone

The finest and smoothest finish available in stone characterized by a gloss or reflective property. Generally only possible on hard, dense materials.

soffit

Building materials; Stone

The finished underside of a lintel, arch, or portico.

hearth

Building materials; Stone

The floor of a stone fireplace on which the fire is laid.

gang sawn

Building materials; Stone

The granular surface of stone resulting from gang sawing alone.

capital

Building materials; Stone

The head or cap of a column.

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