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  • BS EN 12670:2002

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    Natural stone. Terminology

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  20-06-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  27-02-2002

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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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
    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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    Committee B/545
    Development Note Supersedes 96/109004 DC (03/2002)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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