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    I.S. EN 12670:2002

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    NATURAL STONE - TERMINOLOGY

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  31-12-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2002

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Terminology of Natural Stone
      2.1 Geological terms
      2.2 Quarrying terms
      2.3 Processing terms
      2.4 Products and installation terms
    3 Scientific Classifications
      3.1 Geological Time Scale (Informative)
      3.2 Scientific Classification Charts
          3.2.1 Igneous Rocks Classification Charts
          3.2.2 Sedimentary Rocks Classification Charts
          3.2.3 Metamorphic Rocks Classification Chart
    Annex A (informative) Alphabetic Index
    Bibliography

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    Specifies the recommended terminology covering scientific, and technical terms, test methods, products, and the classification of Natural Stones.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Withdrawn
    Superseded By

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    EN 1936:2006 Natural stone test methods - Determination of real density and apparent density, and of total and open porosity
    PREN 12326-1 : DRAFT 2014 SLATE AND STONE FOR DISCONTINUOUS ROOFING AND EXTERNAL CLADDING - PART 1: SPECIFICATIONS FOR SLATE AND CARBONATE SLATE
    EN 12407:2007 Natural stone test methods - Petrographic examination
    PREN 14066 : DRAFT 2011 NATURAL STONE TEST METHODS - DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE TO AGEING BY THERMAL SHOCK
    EN 1926:2006 Natural stone test methods - Determination of uniaxial compressive strength
    EN 12440:2017 Natural stone - Denomination criteria
    EN 1925:1999 Natural stone test methods - Determination of water absorption coefficient by capillarity
    EN 12372:2006 Natural stone test methods - Determination of flexural strength under concentrated load
    EN 12370 : 1999 NATURAL STONE TEST METHODS - DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE TO SALT CRYSTALLISATION
    PREN 14157 : DRAFT 2016 NATURAL STONE TEST METHODS - DETERMINATION OF THE ABRASION RESISTANCE
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