Ornamental stones of Piemonte (NW Italy): an updated geo-lithological map. Issue 2 (9th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barale, Luca; Borghi, Alessandro; d'Atri, Anna; Gambino, Francesca; Piana, Fabrizio
• Is Part Of: Journal of maps. Volume 16:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 867
• Page End: 878
• Publication Date: 2020-12-09
• Subjects: Geological map -- Lithology -- Ornamental stones -- Quarries -- Western Alps -- Piemonte; Maps -- Periodicals; Cartography -- Periodicals; 912.05
• DOI: 10.1080/17445647.2020.1837685
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1744-5647

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The 'Ornamental Stones of Piemonte Region' geo-lithological map at 1:250, 000 scale aims at reviewing the ornamental stone heritage of Piemonte at the regional scale. The map derives from a thorough revision of the available literature, integrated with some unpublished original data. The map shows the location of the main quarries of ornamental stones of the region, selected on the basis of their historical, cultural and architectonic relevance. A geo-lithological basemap was produced, deriving it from a basic Geological Map of Piemonte, available at the same scale. The large varieties of lithotypes of Piemonte have been resumed, in the new map, into 21 classes, which all the ornamental stones have been assigned to. The Main Map is enriched by some significant examples of using the ornamental stones in historical buildings, and it is supported by a supplementary data base containing essential information about the quarry sites and the quarried material.