Fracture

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False door of Iteti
MFA# 06.1888

Description

A general term for complete and incomplete separations. Thus, fracture may mean either a break or a crack in the material.

Additional Images

Fracture due to rusted iron
Photo: I. Maxwell

Resources and Citations

ICOMOS-ISCS: ICOMOS website ICOMOS-ISCS: Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns

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