The Geology of Sculpting Stone: Indiana Limestone

I gave this talk at Camp Brotherhood in July 2010.

The Geology of Sculpting Stone: Indiana Limestone

This link ties to this presentation.  It is a narrated powerpoint version for download.  It's big (19 Meg) so after you click on "The Geology of Sculpting Stone: Indiana Limestone" link above please you be patience as it is downloaded.  Once downloaded, I suggest you open the presentation and click on the "Slide Show" tab then "View From the Beginning" to hear my associated narration.

The presentation covers:

• The Stone Defined

  • —  General Description, History of Use and Physical/Chemical Properties
  • —  Specimens (macro and thin section)
  • —  Specific Occurrences

• Geology

  • —  Age and Geologic Description
  • —  Formation Environment and Processes
  • —  Global Paleogeographic Setting
  • —  Modern Analogs

• Select Creations

  • —  Art
  • —  Architecture