hard stone
noun
: an opaque usually semiprecious stone that can be shaped or carved (as for jewelry or mosaics)
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Go with a hard stone that won’t break down over time, Epping says.
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Caitlin Huson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Over eons, the softer sedimentary rocks around the immense bulge of hard stone washed away.
—Mark Jenkins, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Beyond the hard stone, the Palatial Big Date features a 42 mm curved case conducive to everyday wear.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Despite its small footprint and hard stone surfaces, the backyard feels incredibly lush, with its walls lined with greenery.
—Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 19 July 2023
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Caitlin Huson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Over eons, the softer sedimentary rocks around the immense bulge of hard stone washed away.
—Mark Jenkins, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Beyond the hard stone, the Palatial Big Date features a 42 mm curved case conducive to everyday wear.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
Despite its small footprint and hard stone surfaces, the backyard feels incredibly lush, with its walls lined with greenery.
—Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 19 July 2023
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“Hard stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20stone. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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