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All of the modern stone-removal techniques ultimately yield the same result, a block of stone to be transported out of the quarry to a gang-saw mill or slabbing facility. There are various techniques available to the modern quarrymen to remove the stones. The ones we will touch on are: blasting, jet-burner channeling, diamond-wire saw, wedges and feathers. The majority of blocks have at least two sides that need to be separated from the stone base of the quarry. Therefore, multiple methods are generally used to remove one block of rock. Regardless of the method, stone extraction from the quarry is a delicate process. In order to reach the quarry, dirt may have to be removed, or even tunnels dug to reach the stone. The same stone can take on many different looks just based on how the block is cut and later processed. When the stone is cut with the flow of the source stone, it is referred to as Vein Cut. This cut highlights the movement in the rock. Alternatively if the block is cut against the vein, it is called a Cross-Cut, creating a more uniform look for the stone. Comment please! 📌Knowledge not shared is knowledge lost! Follow me and Ring it 🔔 on my profile for more technical and education content!💪🏆 Source: Great Lakes (Text) Global Granite (Video) Disclaimer- I don't intended any copyright (DM me for credit & removal) #mining #geology #engineering #technology