{"id":8060,"date":"2024-12-16T11:13:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T10:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devinspectbv.w247.be\/identification-of-natural-stone\/"},"modified":"2025-04-28T13:41:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T12:41:33","slug":"identification-of-natural-stone","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inspectbv.be\/en\/identification-of-natural-stone\/","title":{"rendered":"Identification of natural stone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104479241{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104468330{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1734346545371\" data-animation-delay=200><h2 class=\"separator_off\" >Identification of unknown stony materials<\/h2><\/header>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Unknown natural stone types in buildings and monuments can be identified by INSPECT. This can be done both in-situ by a site visit and macroscopic identification, possibly combined with thorough studies of literature and distribution areas of rocks.<\/p>\n<p>If necessary, <a href=\"https:\/\/inspectbv.be\/en\/petrography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">petrographic analysis<\/a> is performed, using the smallest possible sample of the rock.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7942&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734449825410{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513720913586{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7940&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734102684501{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1734346830565\" data-animation-delay=200><h2 class=\"separator_off\" >Finding out possible replacement materials<\/h2><\/header>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]After identification, it can be determined if and how a rock can be replaced within a renovation. First and foremost, we check whether the material itself is still available.<\/p>\n<p>When this is no longer the case, we look for suitable replacement materials with which to continue the renovation project.<\/p>\n<p>Damage assessment includes a thorough description of the weathering patterns and their cause in order to reduce or avoid further damage.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104493974{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;border-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\r\n            <div class=\"kd-process-steps process_four_elem process-checkbox-template \">\r\n                <ul>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item  \"  >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span >1<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\">\r\n                            <h5 >Sampling<\/h5>\r\n                            <p >First, a representative sample of the stony material is taken. This can be a piece of concrete, a brick or a piece of natural stone.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item  \"  >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span >2<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\">\r\n                            <h5 >Prepare<\/h5>\r\n                            <p >The sample is cut into microscopically thin slices. These slices are placed on a glass slide and polished for viewing under the microscope.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item  \"  >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span >3<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\">\r\n                            <h5 >Microscopic examination<\/h5>\r\n                            <p >A special microscope is used to study the minerals and the structure of the material.<\/p>\n<p>Among other things, the microscope shows how light is refracted through the material, making different minerals recognizable.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li>\r\n                <li class=\"pss-item  \"  >\r\n                    <div class=\"pss-container\"><div class=\"pss-step-number\"><span >4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"pss-text-area\">\r\n                            <h5 >Analysis and reporting<\/h5>\r\n                            <p >The results of the survey are analyzed and recorded in a report. This contains the mineralogical composition, any abnormalities and recommendations for further action.<br \/>\nAmong other things, the microscope shows how light is refracted through the material, making different minerals recognizable.<\/p><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/li><\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513720913586{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1734104100662\" data-animation-delay=200><h2 class=\"separator_off\" >What is mainly being researched?<\/h2><\/header>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]During a petrographic survey, different aspects of a stony material are examined:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mineralogical composition:<\/strong> what minerals are present and in what quantities?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Texture and structure<\/strong>: how are the minerals arranged? Are there cavities, cracks or other irregularities?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weathering and damage<\/strong>: Are there signs of weathering, such as cracks, discoloration or deterioration from chemical reactions?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manufacturing defects and quality checks<\/strong>: in concrete, for example, poor mixing or improper curing can be detected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7940&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734102684501{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734104279299{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1513720913586{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584821670{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7940&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1734102684501{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1541584818078{padding-right: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1734347627984\" data-animation-delay=200><h2 class=\"separator_off\" >Restoration materials re-mapping<\/h2><\/header>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Natural stone identification is mainly used in the context of monument restorations. 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