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stone: [noun] a concretion of earthy or mineral matter:. such a concretion of indeterminate size or shape. rock. a piece of rock for a specified function: such as. a building block. a paving block. a precious stone : gem. gravestone. grindstone. whetstone. a surface upon which a drawing, text, or design to be lithographed is drawn or transferred.
plural stones. Britannica Dictionary definition of STONE. 1. [noncount] : a hard substance that comes from the ground and is used for building, carving, etc. The pedestal is made of stone. — often used before another noun. stone buildings. a stone wall. 2.
In geology, rock (or stone) is any naturally occurring solid mass or aggregate of minerals or mineraloid matter. It is categorized by the minerals included, its chemical composition, and the way in which it is formed. Rocks form the Earth's outer solid layer, the crust, and most of its interior, except for the liquid outer core and pockets of ...
Stone definition: the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist.. See examples of STONE used in a sentence.
STONE meaning: 1. the hard, solid substance found in the ground that is often used for building, or a piece of…. Learn more.
Star Sapphire. Star sapphire is a type of sapphire that displays asterism, a star-lik... Gem Profile. Staurolite. Staurolite crystals in opaque cross shapes are popular gemstones. Howe... Gem Profile. Stibiotantalite. Rare stibiotantalite possesses an interesting mix of physical and opti...