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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A type of stone deterioration where large cracks occur.  Splitting usually happens due to numerous alternating wet and dry cycles. The outer surface of stone dries quickly in daytime but the penetrated water remains inside remains inside.
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A type of stone deterioration where large cracks occur.  Splitting usually occurs when there are numerous alternating wet and dry cycles. The outer surface of stone dries quickly in daytime but the penetrated water remains inside remains inside.
  
 
==Resources and Citations==
 
==Resources and Citations==

Latest revision as of 16:33, 2 June 2022

Splitting
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Description

A type of stone deterioration where large cracks occur. Splitting usually occurs when there are numerous alternating wet and dry cycles. The outer surface of stone dries quickly in daytime but the penetrated water remains inside remains inside.

Resources and Citations