Fundamental and interdisciplinary textbook on natural stone properties, occurrence, exploration, use, decay and conservation. Primary information source for third level students and professionals using natural stone in the built environment. Indented for a wide academic and professional audience of geologists, geographers, civil engineers, architects, conservators, restorers, sculptors, historians of art, and artwork conservation technologists.

Author Biography

Queen's University Belfast, Ireland Technical University of Budapest, Hungary Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic Academy of Fine Arts, Prague, Czech Republic