6 Questions
Match the following types of rocks with their descriptions:
Igneous Rock = Derived from the word 'Ignis' meaning Fire Granite = Light colored igneous rock with visible grains Sandstone = Sedimentary rock commonly used in construction Gneiss = Example of regional metamorphic rock
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Quarrying = Act of extracting rocks, sand, gravel, or minerals from a quarry or open-pit mine Carved Work = Hand-cut ornamental features in brick or stone masonry Herringbone = Classy form of arranging rectangular tiles in slanting rows for a focal point Stone Cladding = Also known as stone paneling
Match the following finishes with their descriptions:
Droved Finish = Stone finish obtained by chiseling roughly parallel grooves across the face Flame Finish = Example of CutStone finish Honed Finish = Example of CutStone finish Polished Work = Example of CutStone finish
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Dimension Stone = Classification of stone consisting of pieces cut to a specific size Clastic = Type of sedimentary rock Organic = Type of sedimentary rock Chemical = Type of sedimentary rock
Match the following tools with their use in stone cutting:
Chat-saw = Example of a tool used for stone cutting Shot-saw = Example of a tool used for stone cutting FlameFinish = Example of a tool used for stone cutting Honed Finish = Example of a tool used for stone cutting
Match the following building materials with their uses:
Dimension Stone = Used for building facades, walls, and flooring in construction Stone Cladding = Used for building facades and as paneling Sandstone = Commonly used for construction in houses, cathedrals, and walls Carved Work = Used as hand-cut ornamental features in masonry
Study Notes
Types of Rocks
- Igneous rocks are formed when magma solidifies and creates a crystalline rock, also known as intrusive rocks or intrusive igneous rocks.
- The term "igneous" is derived from the word "Ignis" meaning Fire.
Dimension Stone
- Dimension stone is a classification of stone that consists of pieces cut to a specific size.
Cut Stone
- Examples of cut stone include Chat-saw, Shot-saw, Flame Finish, Honed Finish, and Polished Work.
Carved Work
- Carved work is a hand-cut ornamental feature in brick or stone masonry.
Granite
- Granite is a light-colored igneous rock with grains large enough to be visible with the unaided eye.
Stone Cladding
- Stone cladding is also known as stone paneling.
Sedimentary Rocks
- Examples of sedimentary rocks include Clastic, Organic, and Chemical.
Quarrying
- Quarrying is the act of extracting rocks, sand, gravel, or minerals from a quarry or an open-pit mine, involving drilling, blasting, cutting, and removing the materials to obtain the desired product.
Herringbone
- Herringbone is a classy form of arranging rectangular tiles to form a focal point, consisting of adjoining vertical rows of slanting lines.
Sandstone
- Sandstone is a sedimentary rock commonly used in construction, particularly for building facades of houses, cathedrals, walls, and flooring.
Droved Finish
- Droved finish is a stone finish obtained by chiseling roughly parallel grooves across the face, also known as a boasted surface.
Metamorphic Rocks
- Examples of regional metamorphic rocks include Verd antique, Gneiss, and Slate rock.
Test your knowledge of different types of rocks and stones, including intrusive igneous rocks, dimension stones, and igneous rocks. Identify examples of cut stones and explore hand-cut ornamental features in masonry.
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