EN 12407 Natural Stone, Petrographic Inspection Standard Test Method

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Although chemical and physical analysis methods are required for petrographic classification of some stone types, these methods will not be described in this standard.

The petrographic description of natural stones is important not only for petrographic classification purposes, but also to highlight properties that affect its chemical, physical and mechanical behavior. It may also be necessary to determine the origin of the stone (for example, in the case of restoration of historical monuments).

Therefore, natural stones are distinguished for their mineral components, fabrics and structures, as well as for color, presence of veins, fossils, discontinuities, etc. It is essential to characterize it in terms of features such as

To ensure that the petrographic classification is objective, it is essential that the characterization of the material be as quantitative as possible.

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