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Tag: petrography

28Jan

Snapshot: Thomas Baggs, Co-Director

Posted by mrymnnon January 28, 2025February 3, 2025in Expert Q&As

With specialisations in failure investigation and mineralogical testing services, Thomas Baggs is a keen problem solver who enjoys a challenge. Get to know Tom, Co-Director and Scientific Officer (Finishes Evaluation Services) at Stone Initiatives. What inspired you to work in…

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01Sep

Magnified images of stone: What’s inside?ย 

Posted by mrymnnon September 1, 2024September 1, 2024in Technical articles

Have you ever wondered what the vibrant colours and unique forms in magnified images of stone represent? These striking photographs can appear as works of art, but they can also assist in identifying any potentially harmful or sensitive features inherent…

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20Jan

Using petrography to evaluate dimension stone

Posted by mrymnnon January 20, 2023January 20, 2023in Technical articles
Specialist technician looking through microscope for petrographic analysis

What is petrographic analysis, what can it reveal, and why is it such a valuable tool in the evaluation of dimension stone? Article by Thomas Baggs Petrography is the study of dimension stone in thin section by means of a…

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