What are the lines in marble (i.e. stone counter top) called?
October 22nd, 2009 | by admin |Like say you wanted to "call out" (as in building plans) that the marble should be set with the _________ verticaly.
other than veins…
Vein is the most appropriate word. If they are more round, they are vugs. If an interlocking, wavy, line is present, they are called stylolites.
9 Responses to “What are the lines in marble (i.e. stone counter top) called?”
By Jeff C on Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
striations
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By TheGeneral on Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
I think the veins are mineral deposits just like wood has.
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By rojoe_58 on Oct 22, 2009 | Reply
Slip lines
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By noshyuz on Oct 23, 2009 | Reply
veins. you could call them markings if you wanted to also.
the different color markings in marble are referred to as veins in the marble. sometimes the veins are referred to as short or brief, meaning the color pattern is composed of small patches or points of color, other times the veins are long, meaning irregular lines of color are present.
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By qfl247 on Oct 23, 2009 | Reply
Vein is the most appropriate word. If they are more round, they are vugs. If an interlocking, wavy, line is present, they are called stylolites.
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By north_delta_badgerboy on Oct 23, 2009 | Reply
The proper term is "striations". This is also the terminology used in the stone trades.
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By The Mog on Oct 23, 2009 | Reply
lamellar pattern
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By sonicdrummer_17 on Oct 23, 2009 | Reply
veins
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By kcstoneguy on Oct 23, 2009 | Reply
I have been in stone restoration for 5 years now…everyone I know call them veins…btw, used to the stone setters would match up the veins for some cool designs
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http://www.integritystone.com