Natural Stone Industry Glossary

Glossary is usually defined as an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge. This Natural Stone industry glossary provides a collection of industry terms that define many products and technical terms. These terms are arranged alphabetically, but you can quickly jump to specific term by selecting its first letter from the index of the glossary below.

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DAB
A process to dress the surface of a stone through the use of a sharp pointed hand tool.

DACITE
A volcanic fine-grained extrusive rock somewhere in composition between the rhyolite and basalt.

DADO
An architectural term that refers to the lower part of a wall, below waist height that has an ornamental covering including stone.

DAMP COURSE
A layer of impermeable material laid to prevent moisture absorption in foundation walls.

DAMP PROOFING COURSE
A layer of impermeable material that prevents the entrance of moisture through both horizontal and vertical joints.

DAMP PROOFING
The application of a coating compound that is impervious to water and moisture.

DEFLECTION
The fluctuation a horizontal structure bends in the middle under stress.

DELAMINATION
The result of a faulty lamination process that results in loss of adhesion, separation, or splitting.

DEPTH OF GLOSS
The depth perceived when viewing reflective surfaces.

DESIGN
The process and art of decorating or laying out an outdoor space, interior room or building.

DIABASE
Holocrystalline sub volcanic rock that is deep gray to black.

DIE
In masonry, the cover layer of stone on a vertical surface, as in from a wall to ceiling.

DIMENSIONAL STONE
A natural building stone that has been cut into specific sizes and shapes for structures.

DIORITE
A coarse-grained speckled igneous rock that is composed of plagioclase, hornblende and other mafic minerals.

DOLOMITE MARBLE
A variety of limestone that contains in excess of 49% of magnesium carbonate.

DOLOMITE
A translucent mineral comprised of carbonate of calcium and magnesium. Can also refer to the sedimentary rock formed by this naturally occurring compound.

DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE
Found in ledge formations of limestone it is rich in magnesium carbonate available in a wide array of textures and color tones.

DOLOSTONE
Also known as dolomite rock. A sedimentary carbonate rock that contains a high percentage of the mineral dolomite.

DOVETAIL ANCHOR
A dovetail shaped slot that is connected to a concrete form.

DOVETAIL MOLDING
A molding of a zig zag pattern that resembles dovetails.

DRESSED/HAND DRESSED
Hand cut square or rectangular stones in rough chunks. Dressed typically means it is ready for installation.

DRESSING
The squaring and shaping of stones, rocks, slabs and blocks for easy shipment and storage.

DRIP MOLD
A projection from a cornice or sill that is designed to protect the area below from rainwater running down the face of a vertical surface.

DRIP
The recess cut into a stone to divert water and throw it from the vertical surface.

DROVE
Also known as a drove chisel. A masonry chisel with a broad edge used to dress and finish stones.

DRY PACK
The process of placing a mud bed, concrete or mortar into a space by force.

DRY SEAM
The unhealed natural or caused fracture in a stone that may show an inherent weakness.

DRY WALL
A stone wall that is constructed without the use of mortar.

DUAL FINISH
Refers to the process of using two separate finishes in a single process for example a polished and a thermal.

DURABILITY
The measurement of a products ability to resisting force, wear and tear.

DUTCHMAN
A stone or piece of wood that is used to repair a larger area. It is specially crafted to ensure proper look and size.