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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 characterised by a gloss or reflective property. Generally only possible on hard, dense materials.
Baluster
Building materials; Stone
One of a series of miniature columns or short uprights used to support a hand rail or coping, as in a balustrade.
