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Quarrels With Quarrying?

Short answer: Decorative stones such as marble and onyx are quarried with diamond wire saws and other precision cutters to free large, undamaged blocks. Shale, used for cement and bricks, is broken out with heavy machinery or blasting and crushed.

The method depends on whether the stone's appearance matters. The footage shows wire saws and machines working a quarry.

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  1. Cut in blocks.

    DD-376-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Marble)

  2. Diamond wire saws cut stone.

    DD-376-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Wire saws)

Video transcript: Quarrels With Quarrying?: Marble and Onyx Are Sliced Out in Clean Blocks

Did you know, the quarrying of onyx, marble, and shale involves distinct methods tailored to each stone's purpose and characteristics for onyx and marble, which are prized for their appearance. Precision cutting tools, such as diamond tip saws and wire saws, are used to extract large blocks with minimal damage. This careful extraction preserves the natural beauty of the stone for decorative and architectural applications. In contrast, shale, primarily used in construction materials like cement and bricks, is extracted using heavy machinery to break and remove large sections of rock, which are then crushed for processing NOW YOU KNOW!

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Marble and onyx are sliced out in clean blocks. Shale is broken up and crushed for cement and bricks.

  1. Exhibit A

    Marble

    Cut in blocks.

  2. Exhibit B

    Wire saws

    Diamond wire saws cut stone.

  3. Exhibit C

    Shale

    Broken and crushed.

  4. Exhibit D

    Uses

    Cement and bricks.

  5. Exhibit E

    Appearance

    Looks decide the method.

Questions people ask about Quarrels With Quarrying?

What cuts marble blocks?

Precision.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Marble) · Wikipedia: Quarry

What is shale used for?

Construction.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Wire saws) · Wikipedia: Wire saw

How is shale removed?

Bulk.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Shale) · Wikipedia: Quarry

Why careful cuts for marble?

Decorative.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Uses) · Wikipedia: Quarry

Which is decorative?

Prized.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Appearance) · Wikipedia: Quarry

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  1. What cuts marble blocks?

    1. Diamond wire saws
    2. Shovels
    3. Explosives only
    4. Hands
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    Answer: A. Diamond wire saws Precision. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Marble) · Wikipedia: Quarry

  2. What is shale used for?

    1. Cement and bricks
    2. Jewelry
    3. Glass
    4. Fuel only
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    Answer: A. Cement and bricks Construction. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Wire saws) · Wikipedia: Wire saw

  3. How is shale removed?

    1. Broken by machines
    2. Cut by hand
    3. Melted
    4. Dissolved
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    Answer: A. Broken by machines Bulk. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Shale) · Wikipedia: Quarry

  4. Why careful cuts for marble?

    1. To preserve its look
    2. To save time
    3. Law
    4. Weather
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    Answer: A. To preserve its look Decorative. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Uses) · Wikipedia: Quarry

  5. Which is decorative?

    1. Onyx
    2. Gravel
    3. Shale
    4. Clay
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    Answer: A. Onyx Prized. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Appearance) · Wikipedia: Quarry

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Easterling, Marcus. "Quarrels With Quarrying?." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-376, last updated Nov 17, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/quarrels-with-quarrying/

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