Natural Stone Industry Member

NSI Resources

Stone Curators is a proud member of the Natural Stone Institute. Below are selected publications from NSI's extensive library.

Natural Stone 101

The Geology of Stone

Stone Selection

Stone Testing

Standards & Specifications

Illustrated Glossary of Stone Industry Terms

Conversions & Other Tables

Standards by Stone Type

Granite

Limestone

Marble & Onyx

Quartz-Based Stones

Serpentine

Slate

Soapstone

Travertine

Standards by Installation Type

Installation General Information

Horizontal Surfaces

Vertical Surfaces

Wet Areas

Residential Stone Countertops

Coping and Stools

Stone Furniture

Stone-Faced Precast Concrete Veneer

Restoration and Maintenance

Tolerances