Article
Natural stones processing
ME n.58, June/July 2004
More than ever, the surface of the material responds to search for new sensory qualities, visual and tactile. It is difficult to think of stone materials without reference to a specific processing. Thus, while ceramic producers try to imitate faithfully the natural charm of marble, there is a proliferation of new stone finishes that generate rich sensory stimulation - "effects" - in the observers.