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Figure 2. Example of spacial distribution of stones used on historic buildings in Switzerland. Generally, the distribution corresponds to
the local and regional availability of stones, i.e. to the nature of the bedrock. In this example, granite (circles) relates to moraines in the
northern part of Switzerland and gneiss (crosses) to local debris in southern parts of the Alps. Hatched area is not yet implemented in the
database.
Figure 2. Pebble and rubble stone is widely used in the Alps as well as in surrounding areas according to abundant neogenic sediments of
moraines and rivers.
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Symposium 8: Building Stones – application, suitability, research