Stone Resources

Stone Glossary

The Stone Glossary defines the terms used in VeyraStone's catalogue, including material profile, commercial name, lot, slab, finish, vein direction, bookmatch, reinforcement, current-lot confirmation and evidence status. Definitions explain how the site uses a term; supplier documents, project specifications and applicable standards control when a contractual or technical definition is required.

Material and identity terms

A material profile describes a reviewed commercial stone identity, not a live stock item. A commercial name is the market name connected to the profile; it may not be a complete geological classification. Origin records the reviewed country relationship. A lot or block identifies proposed current material. Current-lot confirmation means that images, dimensions, documentation and commercial scope still require written review.

Visual and fabrication terms

Background, movement, veining, inclusions, pores and banding describe visible character without promising uniformity. Finish describes a surface-processing direction such as polished, honed or textured, but the result remains stone- and fabricator-specific. Bookmatching uses adjacent faces to create mirrored movement. Resin, mesh, repairs and reinforcement should be disclosed and evaluated for the selected pieces and fabrication plan.

Evidence and commercial terms

Published means a reviewed value is visible in the profile. Enquiry only means it may be discussed but is not offered as current stock. Confirmation required marks lot- or project-dependent information. Not published means the site has no public value, including current testing. An RFQ requests written scope; it is not an order, reservation, price guarantee or project approval.

Written confirmation

What to include in the next brief.

  1. Identify the term and whether the decision is editorial, technical or contractual.
  2. Check the profile evidence status and source attached to the related value.
  3. Consult the current standard, supplier document or project specification where required.
  4. Record unresolved terminology in the RFQ instead of assuming a universal meaning.

Evidence basis

Reviewed sources

Sources support the visible general guidance. They do not approve a selected product, lot, assembly, fabrication method, installation or commercial offer.

  1. Natural Stone Institute References Natural Stone Institute

    Commercial and geological classification reference context.

  2. ASTM International Standards for Dimension Stone Natural Stone Institute

    Dimension-stone terminology, specification and test references.

Project inquiry

Turn this guide into a written project brief.

Include the application, material direction, dimensions, quantity, destination, needed date and required evidence. Current products, lots, documents, availability and commercial terms are confirmed in writing.