This standard specifies the classification and designation, catalogue principles, names and catalogue of natural stones.
This standard applies to granite, marble, limestone, slate, sandstone and other building decorative stones for commercial purposes.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this standard, constitute provisions of this standard. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections), or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply to this standard. However, parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition applies.
GB/T 2260—2002 Codes for the administrative divisions of the Peoples Republic of China
3 Classification and Designation
3.1 Classification
Base on commercial purposes, natural stone materials are mainly classified into:
a) granite;
b) marble;
c) limestone;
d) sandstone;
e) slate.
3.2 Designation
3.2.1 The Chinese names shall be determined according to the distinguishable features such as the name of origin, pattern tone, stone type, etc.
3.2.2 For English names, the customary usage or foreign trade names shall be adopted.
