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Natural Stone Characterization

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Based on the literature a brief description and classification of rocks is presented throughout this chapter with a particular emphasis on some of the most well-known or famous rocks.

Indicative values for physical or mechanical characteristics for different rock’s types are given. Due to the scattering on its values, tests are practically mandatory, whenever it’s required to use natural stone as a building material even with no structural requirements, so that the main relevant standards are referred.

The use of natural stone as cladding material is discussed upon its physical and mechanical properties obtained in test characterization. Surfaces finish briefly are discussed considering inherent alterations on them.

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Sousa Camposinhos, R.d. (2014). Natural Stone Characterization. In: Stone Cladding Engineering. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6848-2_2

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