No Veins
no_veins
Uniform stone selection without veins or stripes. In trade it also appears as sin rayas (Spanish). Attested most in Spain and PT.
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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.
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.
Dense, compact stone material with low porosity. In trade it also appears as sıkı (Turkish), sıkı malzeme (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.
Natural linear mineral, color, or structural feature in stone. In trade it also appears as veta (Spanish). Attested most in Spain.
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.
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.
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.
Breaking load is the maximum applied load causing specimen failure in strength tests. Technical datasheet property for structural design.
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.
Breakage means breaks or cracks in stone material during handling, transport, or use. Quality/claims language on packing and insurance.
Stone uniform in color, pattern, and appearance. In trade it also appears as homojen (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.
Interconnected pore volume accessible to fluids, expressed as a percentage. In trade it also appears as Açık Gözeneklilik (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.
Measured proportion of pores or void space in natural stone. In trade it also appears as delik oranı (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.
Rift is a preferred cleavage or splitting plane in stone, used when producing natural cleft faces. Technical cutting language.
Surface scaling or layer detachment caused by stone deterioration. Quality or defect language used in inspection and claims.
Spalling is surface flaking, chipping, or fragment detachment on stone—often from freeze–thaw or impact. Defect/appearance risk language.
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FAQ
What does "no veins" mean in Portugal?
In Portugal, traders use "no veins" for No Veins. Uniform stone selection without veins or stripes. In trade it also appears as sin rayas (Spanish). Attested most in Spain and PT.
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What does "sin rayas" mean in Spain?
In Spain, traders use "sin rayas" for No Veins. Uniform stone selection without veins or stripes. In trade it also appears as sin rayas (Spanish). Attested most in Spain and PT.
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