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BS EN 12670:2019 – TC:2020 Edition

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Tracked Changes. Natural stone. Terminology

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BSI 2020 258
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This document defines the recommended terminology covering scientific and technical terms, test methods, products, and the classification of Natural Stones. This document does not cover roofing slate, for roofing slate see EN 12326-1 and EN 12326-2.

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144 undefined
149 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 Geological terms
202 3.2 Quarrying terms
208 3.3 Processing terms
217 3.4 Products and installation terms
223 4 Scientific classifications
4.1 Geological time scale (informative)
224 4.2 Scientific classification charts
4.2.1 Igneous Rocks Classification Charts
4.2.1.1 General
225 4.2.1.2 Plutonic Rocks (Mafic minerals < 90 % vol.)
227 4.2.1.3 Gabbroic rocks (Gabbro and Anorthosite)
228 4.2.1.4 Ultramafic rocks (Mafic minerals > 90 % vol.)
4.2.1.5 Volcanic Rocks
231 4.2.1.6 Volcanic Rocks (Pyroclastic Rocks)
232 4.2.2 Sedimentary Rocks Classification Charts
4.2.2.1 General
4.2.2.2 Classification of siliciclastic rudaceous rocks. Modified after Boggs, 2009
4.2.2.3 Classification of siliciclastic arenaceous rocks. Modified after Boggs, 2009
233 4.2.2.4 Classification of siliciclastic arenaceous sedimentary rocks according to composition. (Adapted and modified from Pettijohn et al., 1978)
234 4.2.2.5 Sandstone Classification. After Folk
4.2.2.6 Classification of Greywackes. After Folk
235 4.2.2.7 Classification of non-clastic siliceous rocks
4.2.2.8 Classification of limestones
236 4.2.2.9 Classification of limestones. Based in Folk 1959.1962
237 4.2.2.10 Classification of dolostones
238 4.2.2.11 Classification of carbonates according to dolomite content
4.2.2.12 Classification of non-carbonate salts
4.2.3 Most common specific names of metamorphic rocks (list modified after Fettes and Desmons, 2007)
4.2.3.1 General
239 4.2.3.2 Classification of marble according to dolomite content
240 Annex A (informative)Examples of petrographical families/groups used in building
244 Annex B (informative)Alphabetical index
BS EN 12670:2019 - TC
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