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What is the distinctive feature of a Rock faced and chisel faced stone?

A perfectly smooth finish

Uneven surfaces

Chisel draft at the edges (correct)

Sharp and irregular corners

Which type of stone finish has rough tooling along the four edges of the stone?

Pitched faced dressed

Rough tooled

Hammer dressed, hammer faced, quarry faced or rustic faced (correct)

Punched dressed

What is the purpose of the series of bands on Rough tooled stone?

To achieve a fairly smooth surface finish (correct)

To create an uneven surface

To have sharp and irregular edges

To make the stone perfectly smooth

Which type of stone dressing method is used when a smooth surface finish is desired?

Rough tooled Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Hammer dressed stone from other types of finishes?

Rough tooling along edges Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stone dressing has all edges at the same plane?

Rock faced and chisel faced Signup and view all the answers

What tool is used to further dress a rough tooled stone?

Chisel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of leaving a stone for 6-12 months after quarrying and dressing before its use in construction works?

To reduce porosity and absorption Signup and view all the answers

Which stone finish involves carving or cutting the stone to create a smooth surface?

Punched dressed stone Signup and view all the answers

How much gap is permissible when a straight edge is held against a close picked dressed stone?

Less than 2mm Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for the finish obtained in fine tooled stones?

Sparrow finish Signup and view all the answers

How is the resistance to fire of stone enhanced according to the text?

By having a heterogeneous composition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor contributing to the durability of a stone?

Color uniformity Signup and view all the answers

Which test can be used to determine the hardness of a stone according to the text?

Scratching with a pen knife Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using chisel cuts on a punched dressed stone?

To achieve a smooth finish Signup and view all the answers

Which type of finish involves creating a rough surface texture by using a tool like a chisel on the stone?

Rough tooled stone Signup and view all the answers

In rock-faced and chisel-faced stones, what is the criterion for permissible depression when a straight edge is held against the surface?

Not more than 1mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for cost when selecting building stone according to the text?

Ease of transportation facilities availability Signup and view all the answers