Stone Flashcards
What is one of the basic building materials of man, consisting of a piece of rock quarried and worked into a specific size and shape for a particular purpose?
Stone
What type of rock is formed by the deposition of sediments?
Sedimentary Rock
What type of rock has undergone changes in structure, texture, or composition due to natural agencies like heat and pressure, making it harder and crystalline?
Metamorphic Rock
What type of rock is formed by the crystallization of molten magma?
Igneous Rock
What is the hardness level ranking of different rock types?
Igneous > Metamorphic > Sedimentary
What type of stone is a loose, unfinished stone found on the surface or in the soil, often used in its natural shape?
Fieldstone
What type of quarried stone consists of various shapes and sizes with irregular mortar joints?
Rubble Stone
What type of stone is quarried and squared, cut into specific sizes, and squared to dimension, typically with a standard thickness of 3/4”?
Dimension Stone
What is a grainy igneous rock that imparts visual strength, is hard, durable, low-maintenance, relatively uniform in color and texture, not as porous as other cladding stones, and is preferred for countertops?
Granite
What sedimentary rock is made from a natural precipitate of carbonate minerals, deposited from mineral springs, and turns brown to yellow due to impurities, characterized by pitted holes and troughs?
Travertine
What sedimentary rock is formed by the accumulation of organic remains such as shells and corals, has a neutral palette of buff and grey, and is susceptible to staining, making it unsuitable for exposure to soil?
Limestone
What sedimentary rock is composed mainly of sand-sized mineral rock grains, some varieties of which are resistant to weathering, and has been used for sharpening blades and other implements, as seen in the City of Petra and ABS-CBN?
Sandstone
What metamorphic rock consists of crystalline and compact varieties of carbonate of lime or magnesia, permits a high polish, and is considered a luxury material due to its variegated appearance?
Marble
What fine-grained homogeneous metamorphic rock is composed of clay or volcanic ash, has long been used for roofing, is non-porous, varies in color from dark blue (Welsh) to grey-green (Westmorland), and can be split into thin sheets?
Slate
What stone finish results in the natural face of the stone?
Cleft Finish
What cryptocrystalline form of quartz has a unique rock texture made of crystals from the Earth’s crust, comes in black and white banded colors, is used for lighting fixtures and inlays, and requires a fiberglass plate at the bottom due to its brittle nature?
Onyx
What type of crystal is glossy to vitreous and can be transparent, translucent, or opaque?
Quartz
What quartz-based surface is made of 93% quartz, 7% polyester resin and pigment, is non-porous, maintenance-free, stain-resistant, hygienic, does not harbor bacteria, is very difficult to find, and costs around P25,000 per square meter?
Quartz Stone Surface
What type of quartz is reddish-brown with white and lighter reddish bands?
Sardonyx
What material, derived from the Italian word “terrassa” meaning terrace, consists of marble scraps or small stone pieces embedded in concrete and polished to a level finish, offering a seamless floor finish with the luxurious look of stone mosaic?
Terrazzo
What term refers to the marble scraps used in making terrazzo?
Terrazza
