French for 'hard.' In traditional stone classification it denotes a hard carving stone that requires stronger tools and more deliberate working than soft limestone, but can often hold crisp detail and resist weathering more effectively.
French for ‘hard.’ In traditional stone classification it denotes a hard carving stone that requires stronger tools and more deliberate working than soft limestone, but can often hold crisp detail and resist weathering more effectively.
References
- Pliny the Elder, Natural History (where applicable).
- Pierre-Info Glossaire (for French stone terminology, where applicable).