Natural Stone Industry Glossary

Glossary is usually defined as an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge. This Natural Stone industry glossary provides a collection of industry terms that define ... Read More

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KAOLINITE
A mineral that is white or light gray comprised of aluminum silicate.

KERF
A slit made by cutting with a saw blade.

KEY BLOCK
The first block removed from a new ledge in a quarry that is removed by lateral shifting, undercutting or drilling.

KEYSTONE
A wedge-shaped stone placed at the top of an arch.

KILN RUN
Brick from a single kiln that have not been sorted or graded.

KILN
An oven or furnace designed for firing clay or brick.

KING CLOSURE
A brick that has been crafted to have one 2-inch end and one full-width end.

KNEELER
A stone that supports inclined masonry projects as part of walls or other projects. May include cope stones.