The staining and discoloration of stone

Miglio, B.F.

The staining and discoloration of stone - 11(3) Winter 1992/93, 234-243 (10) - Structural Survey 11(3) Winter 1992/93, 234-243 (10) .

Distinguishes between discoloration and staining and describes the properties of various types of stone, which cause discoloration and what conditions and treatment, such as cutting or transportation, will cause staining. Also runs through the main techniques to determine the type of stain.


DISCOLOURATION
GRANITE
LASER IONISATION MASS ANALYSIS
LIMA
LIMESTONE
MARBLE
SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
SECONDARY ION MASS SPECTROMETRY
SEM
SIMS
STAINING
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING MATERIALS-STONE