Stone

Question 1

a mosaic technique using polished colored stones for intricate designs

Answer 1

pietra dura

Question 2

a composite material made from marble chips, glass, or granite set in concrete

Answer 2

terrazzo

Question 3

which rock is commonly used in countertops for its durability?

Answer 3

granite

Question 4

what type of rock is marble?

Answer 4

metamorphic

Question 5

this is used for decorative applications like countertops and lighting fixtures

Answer 5

onyx

Question 6

it is a traditional apulian home dry stone hut with a conical roof, found in Italy

Answer 6

trullo

Question 7

what is the purpose of blasting in quarrying?

Answer 7

to break rock into manageable pieces

Question 8

an ancient roman concrete made with lime, volcanic ash, and rubble

Answer 8

opus cae-men-ti-cium

Question 9

What material is quartzite primarily used for?

Answer 9

countertops and cladding

Question 10

a composite material mimicking marble, made from plaster, glue, and pigments

Answer 10

scag-lio-la

Question 11

it is a diamond shaped stone in a net-like pattern

Answer 11

opus reti-cula-tum

Question 12

which rock is formed from cooled lava

Answer 12

basalt

Question 13

it is commonly used for sculptures and decorative objects

Answer 13

alabaster

Question 14

it is known for its deep blue color used in jewelry and pigments

Answer 14

lapis lazuli

Question 15

irregular shaped and random placed uncut stones inserted in a core of cement

Answer 15

opus incertum

Question 16

walls of cut stone, rectangular in form

Answer 16

opus quadratum

Question 17

formed when sedimentary rock is subject to high pressure

Answer 17

slate

Question 18

a type of limestone formed by rapid precipitation of calcium carbonate

Answer 18

travertine

Question 19

coatings designed to protect the surface of the stone against water, oil, and other contaminants

Answer 19

topical sealers