Defects & Quality

Color Variation

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Color variation is natural or lot-to-lot difference in stone color and pattern. Buyers manage it via selection grades, dry-lay, and range samples. Quality language, not a finish. In trade it also appears as renk girişleri (Turkish), renk geçişi (Turkish), variación de tonalidad (Spanish). Attested.

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Flexural Strength

Maximum bending stress stone sustains before failure. In trade it also appears as Eğilme Dayanımı (Turkish). Attested most in the US, Turkey, and the UK.

flexural strengthEğilme Dayanımı

Efflorescence

Efflorescence is visible crystalline salt deposit on masonry or stone surfaces from moisture transport. A defect/appearance issue managed by detailing and cleaning. In trade it also appears as çiçeklenme (Turkish), Çiçeklenme-Tuzlanma (Turkish). Attested most in the UK, Turkey, and SG.

efflorescenceçiçeklenmeÇiçeklenme-Tuzlanma

Dense Material

Dense, compact stone material with low porosity. In trade it also appears as sıkı (Turkish), sıkı malzeme (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.

sıkısıkı malzeme

Vein

Natural linear mineral, color, or structural feature in stone. In trade it also appears as veta (Spanish). Attested most in Spain.

veta

Abrasion Resistance

Abrasion resistance is how well a stone surface withstands wear—important for floors and paving. Reported from standard tests on datasheets. In trade it also appears as Aşınma Dayanımı (Turkish), Aşınma direnci (Turkish), abrasion-resistant (English). Attested most in Turkey, DE, and the US.

abrasion resistanceAşınma DayanımıAşınma direnci

Bowing

Bowing is concave or convex deformation of a stone panel after installation—often from moisture or thermal effects. A defect/performance risk on façades. In trade it also appears as bükülme (bowing / hysteresis) (Turkish), bow (English), dishing (English). Attested most in the UK, the US, and.

bowingbükülme (bowing / hysteresis)bow

Water Absorption

Water absorption is the percentage of water a stone takes up after immersion—key for exterior and wet-area suitability. Reported on technical datasheets with test method. In trade it also appears as Imbibition coefficient (English), su emme (Turkish), a (%) (English). Attested most in Turkey, the.

water absorptionImbibition coefficientsu emme

Breaking Load

Breaking load is the maximum applied load causing specimen failure in strength tests. Technical datasheet property for structural design.

Breaking LoadKırılma YüküKırılma Yükü (N)

Frost Resistance

Frost resistance is the ability of stone to withstand freeze–thaw cycles—critical for exterior paving and cladding in cold climates. Datasheet property. In trade it also appears as Dona Karşı Dayanıklılık (Turkish), Dona Dayanım (Turkish), Donma esnekliği (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey, the UK.

frost resistanceDona Karşı Dayanıklılıkfrost

Breakage

Breakage means breaks or cracks in stone material during handling, transport, or use. Quality/claims language on packing and insurance.

roturasroturarotas

Homogeneous Stone

Stone uniform in color, pattern, and appearance. In trade it also appears as homojen (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.

homojen

Open Porosity

Interconnected pore volume accessible to fluids, expressed as a percentage. In trade it also appears as Açık Gözeneklilik (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.

Açık Gözeneklilik

Porosity

Measured proportion of pores or void space in natural stone. In trade it also appears as delik oranı (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.

delik oranı

Rift

Rift is a preferred cleavage or splitting plane in stone, used when producing natural cleft faces. Technical cutting language.

rift

Exfoliation

Surface scaling or layer detachment caused by stone deterioration. Quality or defect language used in inspection and claims.

ExfoliationPullanma / EksfolyasyonPullanma

Spalling

Spalling is surface flaking, chipping, or fragment detachment on stone—often from freeze–thaw or impact. Defect/appearance risk language.

spallingspalled fragmentsspalled

How the trade says it

FAQ

What does "renk girişleri" mean in Turkey?

In Turkey, traders use "renk girişleri" for Color Variation. Color variation is natural or lot-to-lot difference in stone color and pattern. Buyers manage it via selection grades, dry-lay, and range samples. Quality language, not a finish. In trade it also appears as renk girişleri (Turkish), renk geçişi (Turkish), variación de tonalidad (Spanish). Attested.

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What does "renk geçişi" mean in Turkey?

In Turkey, traders use "renk geçişi" for Color Variation. Color variation is natural or lot-to-lot difference in stone color and pattern. Buyers manage it via selection grades, dry-lay, and range samples. Quality language, not a finish. In trade it also appears as renk girişleri (Turkish), renk geçişi (Turkish), variación de tonalidad (Spanish). Attested.

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What does "cambio de tonalidad" mean in Argentina?

In Argentina, traders use "cambio de tonalidad" for Color Variation. Color variation is natural or lot-to-lot difference in stone color and pattern. Buyers manage it via selection grades, dry-lay, and range samples. Quality language, not a finish. In trade it also appears as renk girişleri (Turkish), renk geçişi (Turkish), variación de tonalidad (Spanish). Attested.

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What does "variación de tonalidad" mean in Argentina?

In Argentina, traders use "variación de tonalidad" for Color Variation. Color variation is natural or lot-to-lot difference in stone color and pattern. Buyers manage it via selection grades, dry-lay, and range samples. Quality language, not a finish. In trade it also appears as renk girişleri (Turkish), renk geçişi (Turkish), variación de tonalidad (Spanish). Attested.

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What does "sombras del material" mean in Bolivia?

In Bolivia, traders use "sombras del material" for Color Variation. Color variation is natural or lot-to-lot difference in stone color and pattern. Buyers manage it via selection grades, dry-lay, and range samples. Quality language, not a finish. In trade it also appears as renk girişleri (Turkish), renk geçişi (Turkish), variación de tonalidad (Spanish). Attested.

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What does "slight color changes" mean in Greece?

In Greece, traders use "slight color changes" for Color Variation. Color variation is natural or lot-to-lot difference in stone color and pattern. Buyers manage it via selection grades, dry-lay, and range samples. Quality language, not a finish. In trade it also appears as renk girişleri (Turkish), renk geçişi (Turkish), variación de tonalidad (Spanish). Attested.

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