Marl and Argillite: Working Soft Clay-Rich Sedimentary Stone
Marl and argillite are soft, variable, moisture-sensitive stones. How to cut, support, set and seal them, plus the honest limits worth telling a client.
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Marl and argillite are soft, variable, moisture-sensitive stones. How to cut, support, set and seal them, plus the honest limits worth telling a client.
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Greywacke pairs hard angular grains with a soft clay matrix. How that mismatch drives blade choice, edge work, finish limits, sealing and where the stone fits.
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