The geological makeup of stone is a major determining factor when specifying materials.  This course will provide a geological overview of stone.  Participants will learn about the history of stone, geological attributes to consider when specifying material, and how to verify stone classifications. 

Learning Objectives:

• Review the history of natural stone and the path it takes from the quarry to the kitchen.
• Discuss geology of stone and how this affects stone specification.
• Learn basic stone testing to help verify stone classification.

Course Materials Include:

Course Videos: (3 Hours)

• From Quarry to Kitchen
• Natural Stone 101: Everything You Need to Know about the World’s Oldest Building Products
• Introduction to Natural Stone: Learn About Rocks, Minerals, Granites and “Granite”
• Introduction to Natural Stone: Marble, Quartz, and the Non-Granites
• Introduction to Natural Stone: How to Do Basic Diagnostics
• Introduction to Natural Stone: Questions and Answers

Course Readings: (2 Hour)

• A Soft Spot for Soapstone
• A deep Dive into the Properties of Quartzite
• Sussing Out Sandstone
• Limestone- A Tropical Seabed Brings us a Practical Stone
• Granite: What’s In a Name?
• That’s a Gneiss Stone!
• Schist happens: Get to Know this Brilliant Stone
• Wall of Time: A Geological Stone Wall Captures Earth History
• Travertine: Watching Stones Form in Real-Time
• Mystique of Onyx
• Striking Patterns: What Stripes Tell You about Your Stone
• Getting to Know Your White Stones
• The Definitive Guide to Quartzite
• From Earth’s Mantle to the Fireplace Mantel: Tracing the Origins of Green Stone

50 Question Course Exam (1Hour)