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 Dimension stone can be defined as natural rock material
quarried for the purpose of obtaining blocks or slabs that
meet specifications as to size (width, length, and thickness)
and shape. Color, grain texture and pattern, and
surface finish of the stone are normal requirements.
Durability (essentially based on mineral
composition and hardness and past performance), strength,
and the ability of the stone to take a polish are other
important selection criteria.
Although a variety of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are used as dimension stone, the principal rock types are granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, and slate. Other varieties of dimension stone that are normally considered to be special minor types include alabaster (massive gypsum), soapstone (massive talc), and various products fashioned from natural stone. |
Publications
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Annual Publications
- Dimension Stone
PDF Format:
| 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | - Appendixes
- Dimension Stone
PDF Format:
| 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
XLS Format:
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | - Archive:
| 1932-1993 |
Special Publications
- Directory of Principal Dimension Stone Producers in the United States in 1995
- Historical Statistics for Mineral and Material Commodities in the United States (Data Series 140)
Contacts
- USGS Mineral Commodity Specialist
Thomas Dolley
Phone: 703-648-7710
Fax: 703-648-7975
Email: tdolley@usgs.gov
- USGS Mineral Resource Specialist
