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Stone Explained

This section contains a series of articles written by Dr Tim Palmer. Each is intended to introduce the reader to the geology, properties and characteristics of a particular type of stone.

Limestone

Sandstone

Granite

Slate

Marble

Dr Tim Palmer (tjp@aber.ac.uk) is a Chartered Geologist and consultant on the petrography of building stones and limes with a particular interest in historic buildings and landscapes. He researches and teaches geology part-time in the Earth Sciences Institute at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DB. Tel: 01970 627107.

7 Regent Street, Nottingham, NG1 5BS Email:nss@qmj.co.uk