Decorative Stone: The Complete Sourcebook is a comprehensive identification guide to 300 of the most commonly encountered types of polished decorative stone, both ancient and modern. Coupling high-quality images of stones with meticulously researched, authoritative text, it will be an invaluable book for anyone with an interest in the identification and use of decorative stone, including archaeologists, artists, antique restorers, the stone trade, academic departments and museums.