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Stone Journal

The Stone Journal is a collection of articles, videos, and slide shows about stone masonry, quarrying, and geology that we hope are of interest to our visitors.  Check out the items below and please send us anything that might be of interest.

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  • Sep
  • 27
  • 2011

Historic English Limestones

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England contains some of the most historically interesting limestones.

  • Sep
  • 6
  • 2011

Carrara – Marble Capital of the World

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A geological and historical mecca in northern Tuscany.

  • Aug
  • 30
  • 2011

Porphyry

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Imperial Stone of the Roman Empire

  • Nov
  • 2
  • 2010

Stone Preservation

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Not all stones are created equally. A stone's resistance to weathering and staining depends on many factors.

  • Apr
  • 15
  • 2010

A Tribute to Hoddies

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A video of a Bangladeshi brick hoddie carrying an enormous load on his head. Your unlikely to see it done like this in the U.S.

  • Mar
  • 1
  • 2010

Sandstones

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Sandstones were generated in enormous quantities throughout geologic history. Why? And which sandstones are appropriate for stone masonry?

  • Jan
  • 25
  • 2010

Granites

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Granites occur on every continent and have been quarried and used in buildings for millenia, but what are they really?

  • Dec
  • 16
  • 2009

The Stone Artistry of Lew French

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A video profile of Lew French, an extraordinarily creative stonemason who works on Martha's Vineyard.

  • Dec
  • 1
  • 2009

Zak Zakovi Stone Sculptor

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Zak Zakovi is a Montana artist who works in wood, ceramics, bronze, steel and most importantly, stone. This slide show represents a small selection of Zak's stone sculptures.

  • Nov
  • 24
  • 2009

The Stonemasons of Machu Picchu

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An article by Kenneth Wright about the incredible stonework at Machu Picchu.

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