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Stones used in Venetian [[Stone Pavement]] include both traditional and new ''[[Masegni]]'', ''[[Salizzone]]'', and even [[Istria Stone]] can be seen in some [[Campo]] layouts. ''Masegni'' are common pavement stones and have been used to pave Venice's streets since 1676.<ref>G. Tassini, ''Curiosita Venezia'', (6th edition, 1931)</ref> Both types of ''masegni'' and ''salizzone'' are made from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trachyte Trachyte], a volcanic stone that is a mixture of erupted and extrusive volcanic rock. The particular Trachyte used in the Venetian [[Streets]] is quarried in the ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euganean_Hills Colli Euganei]''.<ref>Insula SpA and Matteo Alemanno, Venice Preservation and Urban Maintenance. Venice, Italy: Grafiche Veneziane.</ref> Trachyte is a compact and durable stone; even as it wears down it remains rough, making it perfect for lining the [[Streets]] of Venice.

== Stone Dimensions ==
Before any ''[[Masegni]]'' are used in the pavement they must first be tested for proportionality by a ''[[Dima]]'', if they they do not fit the Venetian standard then the stone will not be used.

Typical dimensions for the three dominant stones used in [[Stone Pavement|stone pavements]] can be seen in the following table.

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|-
!
!Length(cm)
!Width (cm)
!Height (cm)
|-
| Traditional Masegni
| 25-70
| 20-35
| 10-15
|-
| New Masegni
| 25-70
| 20-35
| 10
|-
| Salizzone
| 70
| 35
| 10
|}

== Stone Treatment ==
[[File:Bocciadatura.jpg|right|thumb|''bocciardato'',masegno stones that have been properly hammered and roughed up]]
There are three different ways a stone can be treated before being used in a street paving.

=== Texturing ===
''Bocciardatura'' refers to the process of hammering the surface of a stone with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_hammer Bush Hammer] in order to roughen up the surface. This provides more grip for pedestrians walking over the stones and also gives the stones a more natural appearance. In the past(18th through early 20th century), ''bocciardatura'' was done by hand in a very artful manner. However, in present day ''Bocciardatura'' is done using "jackhammer like" machines either at the quarry when the stones are first mined or on site before the stones are laid into the pavement. This is done as a means to save money.<ref>Ing. Lorenzo Bottazzo, November 2011</ref>

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=== Edging ===
In order to keep an aged look to match Venice's appearance it's desirable for stones to have a rough edging. To accomplish this, before being laid, stones endure ''refinatura''. This technique refers to edging the stones with a chisel in order to acheive that freshly quarried appearance.

[[File:Baddmasegno.jpg|right|thumb|''cordolina'']]
=== Bordering ===
Some stones in Venice have a border. This is refereed to as ''cordolina'' and is undesirable. ''Cordolina'' have been roughened up in the center but have a smooth untouched border. These stones appear out of place when used in the Venetian street pavement, and are now forbidden to be used.

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==See also==
*[[Masegni]]
*[[Salizzone]]
*[[Stone Pavement]]
*[[Street]]

==References==
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==Bibliography==
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==External Links==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paver_(flooring) English Wikipedia article on paving]

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