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| − | + | ==Description== | |
| − | == | + | The preexistence or development of small cavities in stone. Pitting can occur because of: |
| + | * Weathering/erosion | ||
| + | * Improper mixing/curing of materials | ||
| + | * Abrasive Cleaning | ||
| − | + | == Images == | |
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Pitting-02_ICOMOS.jpg|Pitting | + | File:Pitting-01_ICOMOS.jpg|thumb|Pitting in marble sculpture<br>Photo: S. Simon |
| − | File:Pitting-03_ICOMOS.jpg|Pitting | + | File:Pitting-02_ICOMOS.jpg|Pitting in limestone column<br>Photo: V. Vergès-Belmin |
| + | File:Pitting-03_ICOMOS.jpg|Pitting from lichen colonization<br>Photo: V. Vergès-Belmin | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| + | * ICOMOS-ISCS: [http://www.international.icomos.org/publications/monuments_and_sites/15/pdf/Monuments_and_Sites_15_ISCS_Glossary_Stone.pdf Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns] | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:47, 10 August 2022
Description
The preexistence or development of small cavities in stone. Pitting can occur because of:
- Weathering/erosion
- Improper mixing/curing of materials
- Abrasive Cleaning
Images
Pitting in marble sculpture
Photo: S. Simon
Pitting in limestone column
Photo: V. Vergès-Belmin
Pitting from lichen colonization
Photo: V. Vergès-Belmin
Resources and Citations
- ICOMOS-ISCS: Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns