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Q: What is the name of a white smooth stone used ot make jars statues and miniatures?
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What is the most famous stone castle?

The most famous Stone Castle is the White Tower of London (Tower of London)


What are some architectural structures of Greece?

Originally done in timber, the buildings of Ancient Greece switched to stone mined in quarries and hauled/shipped to the site. The largest had stone columns made of stone 'drums' and stone crossbeams supported by columns placed close together. The buildings were adorned with carvings and statues, all painted bright reds, blues and greens. These colors have worn off, and people today imagine that they were just plain marble and stone, but the reality is that the Greeks lived in a riot of color.


What do you call a milky white semi precious stone?

I would have to see to identify the stone. There are many stones out there with that color. Here are a few off the top of my head. White agate Moukaite comes in colors from milky white, yellows to maroon. Jade "mountain and malaysia" Snow Quartz Riverstone White marble moonstone Howlite "is white but has gray lines"


Was the White House white when it was first built?

No- not white like it is now. It was natural stone, which was a cream color, when first built. After it was blackened by the fire that gutted during the War of 1812, it was painted white.


Is the pyramid of Giza smooth?

No its made out of big blocks or rock stacked together. But, it used to be smooth - when the ancient Egyptians first built it, the entire surface was covered with smooth white 'plaster' and the very top was covered with thin sheets of polished gold. It must gave been quite a sight!

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Why is there smooth white stone on memorials?

the smooth white stone is a sacred promise made between god and man .that a smooth white stone would be given and a new name written on it.this stone represents that covenant. from chi rho


Why were there so many stone statues in the house and courtyard in the novel the lion the witch and the wardrobe?

The stone statues in the novel "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" were originally created by the White Witch as a form of punishment. Anyone who defied her was turned into stone. Aslan, the lion, later breathed life back into them, freeing them from their stone form.


What are some good tips on painting plastic miniatures?

Give it a primer of either white or black and have Patience.


Why are Greek statue's white?

Greek statues are white because they are carved out of marble.


Where is the light stone in Pokemon White?

the light stone isn't in Pokemon white only the dark stone in white and the light stone in black


How many people were turned to stone after Mount Vesuvius erupted?

No one turned to stone after Vesuvius erupted. If you are thinking of the eruption of 79 AD, the majority of the people died by the pyroclastic flow of hot gasses. The white "statues" we see of the victims are plaster casts of their bodies.


What happened to Tumnus?

Mr Tumnus was dragged away by Captain of the White Witch's secret police, Maugrim, and his wolves, on charges of high treason. He was then turned into stone. When Aslan returned from the dead, and freed all the stone statues at the witch's palace, Tumnus was restored to life again.


Where do you find the white stone in Pokemon white?

you don't. you only get the dark stone


What makes the White House white?

The stone it is made of just happens to be white! The stone is white because it is. White is all of the colours mixed together.


How does Aslan return the statues back to life at the white witch castle?

He breathes on them, which melts the White Witch's curse


What texture is the Great White Shark?

smooth


What type of skin does a great white have?

smooth