Stone Names and Their Meanings
Posted on June 19, 2008
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Generally speaking, most stone quarries, companies, and factories use the generic name of the stone. The stone’s name can tell a lot about the stone. The most popular stones have a two word name and it is usually in Italian. The first word in the name usually means the color or texture and the second word usually describes where the stone is from.
Here is a list of the Italian name of some stones and their English meaning:
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Italian Word |
English Word |
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Azzuro/Azul |
Blue |
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Breccia |
Rubble |
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Bianco |
White |
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Fiore |
Flower |
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Giallo |
Yellow |
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Nero/Negro |
Black |
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Oro |
Gold |
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Perla |
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Pink |
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Rosso |
Red |
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Verde |
Green |
So next time you hear a stone name like “Azul Macaubas” you will know that it is a blue stone quarried in the town of Macaubas. Some other examples would be:
- Giallo Siena - a yellow marble that was extracted from a quarry in the province of Siena
- Breccia Tavira - a stone found in the town of Tavira that has a broken texture
- Fiore di Pesco Carnico - a stone with a flower texture that is found in the Carnia mountians
- Negro Marquina - a black marble from the town of Marquina
StonePly Translucent Stone Panels
Posted on June 18, 2008
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StonePly translucent amber alabaster columns make a great addition to hotel and casino lobbies. StonePly stone panels are cut to form a wall column. Using a polycarbonate backing laminated to the alabaster allows the column to be backlit, showing off its beautiful texture and natural pattern. There are a variety of different applications that showcase the elegance and natural beauty of StonePly stone panels including bar tops, wall panels, lighted reception desks, wall sconces, window coverings, and column covers.
Defects Found In Stone
Posted on June 3, 2008
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There are several types of defects found in natural stones. These defects can sometimes effect the stone aesthetically, strength, and porosity. Below is a table of the most common defects found in natural stone.
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Defect |
Description |
Effect |
Solutions |
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Oil Stains |
Greasy shapes or lines |
Impaired appearance of most granites |
Clean with approved solvents |
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Rust Spots |
Rust colored spots and lines |
Impaired appearance of most stones |
N/A |
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Magrosita |
Parts of stone that cannot be polished |
Impaired appearance of granites and marbles |
Coat with resin and polish stone |
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Peli furbi |
Fractures that open during installation |
Impaired appearance and strength of most stones |
N/A |
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Tarolo |
Small pits in stone |
Impaired appearance of marble |
Fill with resin and polish |
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Strappi |
Small light-colored fractures |
Impaired appearance and strength of marble and granite |
Coat with resin and polish stone. |
Uses
Posted on June 2, 2008
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StonePly stone panels have a variety of uses including, but not limited to, elevator panels, counter tops, wall cladding, floors, water walls, fountains, and signage.
StonePly with honeycomb is noncombustible and is a great option for elevator panels. With a variety of stone choices, StonePly elevator panels will bring a unique and elegant feeling to any hotel, casino, or business elevator lobby.
StonePly countertops are to be used when the weight of conventional stone countertops are an issue such as on yachts and cruise ships. StonePly countertops weigh up to 80% less than thick stone countertops.
Since StonePly is light in weight, it is the smart option for wall, floor, and ceiling panel cladding. StonePly weighs 80% less than other conventional wall cladding methods. This shortens installation time and costs because the panels can typically be installed without the use of cranes, unlike heavy thick stone panels.
StonePly water walls can be a great addition to the home or office. They are waterproof and lightweight and bring elegance to any room. StonePly can also incorporate a company logo or name into the design.
StonePly Stone Panels as a Radiant Heat Barrier
Posted on May 29, 2008
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StonePly honeycomb acts as a radiant heat barrier. The honeycomb backing acts as an insulator and does not allow for heat to penetrate through the stone panel face. This radiant barrier also helps keep heat in the building because the honeycomb backing reflects the heat back instead of absorbing it. Using StonePly honeycomb will block up to 95% radiant heat.
For a list of advantages and more information on using StonePly lightweight stone panels over conventional, thick stone panels please visit our site.
Efflorescence in Stone
Posted on May 27, 2008
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Efflorescence is a white, powdery, crystalline deposit found on the surface of stone. Efflorescence is caused by moisture seeping through the stone panels mixed with the natural salts in the stone. When the salt/water mixture evaporates from the surface of the stone panel, it leaves salt deposits on the surface of the stone. With StonePly thin, lightweight stone panels, efflorescence is not common because the stone is attached to an aluminum backing. The aluminum backing does not allow water to pass through it, therefore water cannot reach the back of the stone panel.
Efflorescence typically can be removed by brushing it off, spraying it with water, or allowing the rain to wash it away. Efflorescence is usually temporary because once all the salts have been raised to the surface, there is nothing left to cause the problem. In some cases, efflorescence is persistent and the stone must be treated with a water repealing sealant.
For more information on efflorescence and StonePly please visit our efflorescence page.
StonePly Panel Benefits
Posted on May 15, 2008
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What are the benefits of using StonePly natural stone panels vs. full slab stone?
Lower Weight
StonePly natural stone panels only weigh about 3.5 pounds per square foot. StonePly thin stone panels weigh 80 percent less than thick stone panels making them superior to thick, heavy stone panels.
Higher Strength
Faster Installation
Because StonePly is a thin stone panel attached to a strong, but lightweight aluminum backing they are easier to install. In most cases, StonePly light weight stone panels install with minimal effort. Also, since the stone panel cladding system requires no mortar, installation can proceed in almost any type of weather.
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Finish Options for Stone Faces
Posted on May 14, 2008
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Finishes and Textures
Most travertines, marbles, and granites are available to be finished in honed, polished, sawn, grooved, sandblasted, and hammered. Most granites are also available in a flamed finish.
A polished finish is a smooth, reflective finish. It is one of the most common finishes because it brings out the rich colors and enhances the stone’s natural veining, pattern, and beauty.
A honed finish is smooth like a polished finish but is non-reflective and lighter in color. This finish brings out the natural colors, veining, and pattern of the stone.
A flamed finish is used mostly on certain types of granite. It gives the granite a rough finish that highlights the crystals and makes them sparkle.
A grooved finish is a stone that has parallel grooves sawn into the face.
A sandblasted finish has a light sand texture on the face.
A hammered finish is a stone face that has been lightly beaten. A thicker stone face may be necessary to achieve this texture.
StonePly exclusively offers a pinstriped finish. Parallel alternating polished stripes and sawn grooves are ‘pinstriped’ on the stone’s face.
StonePly can also custom finish most stone faces on request. A fee may apply.
For a complete list of finishes please visit our finish options page.
Common Stones
Posted on May 6, 2008
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Common Stone Types
Granite
Granite is a coarse-grained, intrusive, felsic, igneous stone formed from magma deep in the earths crust. Granite is made of 65% silica crystals. Quartz, potassium feldspar and plagioclase feldspar generally are the main components in granite. Some common types of granite are Baltic Brown, Tropic Brown, Santa Cecelia, and Ubatuba.
Marble
Marble is a metamorphic stone formed by the recrystallization of limestone. Marble is mostly made up of calcium carbonate. The most well known marble is Carrara marble from Italy. It has been used since the classical era for sculptures because of its beauty.
Limestone
Limestone is a sedimentary stone that is mostly made up of calcium carbonate along with small amounts of clay, shells, slit, and other small particles. This type of stone is formed under pressure and can contain other rock types, shells, and debris. Travertine, Indiana, and Coquina are all types of limestone.
For a complete list of stones StonePly has to offer please see our stones page.
Types of Rocks
Posted on May 5, 2008
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Types Of Rocks
All rocks fit into three categories: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
An igneous rock is made from cooling magnum and causes minerals to crystallize. The type of igneous stone is decided by the texture and composition of the stone. Depending on how fast the magma cools will determine how large the crystals become. Generally, the slower the magma cools the larger the crystals become in the stone. The size of the crystals are known as texture. The composition of the stone is referred to as the amount and type of minerals found in the stone. The most common types of igneous stones formed are granite, basalt, and obsidian.
A sedimentary rock is formed from igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock particles compacted by pressure and cemented together by acid rain. Most of the Earth’s crust is made up of sedimentary rock. Fossil marks are often found in sedimentary stones. The most common sedimentary stones formed are limestone, travertine, and sandstone.
A metamorphic rock gets its name from “meta” meaning change and “morph” meaning form. A metamorphic rock is produced by an increased amount of heat, pressure, or fluids in the Earth’s crust. The most common metamorphic stones formed are marble, slate, gneiss, and onyx.
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