Pitting

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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

Pitting in marble sculpture
Photo: S. Simon
Pitting
Pitting

Resources and Citations

ICOMOS-ISCS: Illustrated glossary on stone deterioration patterns

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