Stone

Makes an object read as stone through solid mass and mineral surface.

Visual traits

• mineral texture
• solid mass
• irregular grain

Expected changes

• Makes an object read as stone through solid mass and mineral surface
• The characteristic is more likely to be visually legible

Definition

The material of a depicted object made of stone. It does not determine a production material, technique, art style, or narrative.

In more detail

Makes an object read as stone through solid mass and mineral surface. Subject, background, color, and composition remain separate choices.

Includes

• The material of a depicted object made of stone

Excludes

• Production material or technique
• A particular art style or work
• Background narrative

What this does not imply

• A particular art style or medium
• A particular narrative or place
• Actual production method

Variability

The strength of the feature can be adjusted to the object form and scene.

Usage

• Specify only the material state function or diagram structure
• Specify other conditions separately

Distinguish similar expressions

• Specify art style and production method separately

Typical uses

• Makes an object read as stone through solid mass and mineral surface
• Make an object or information clearly visible

Possible failure modes

• The feature is not legible and the object becomes generic
• It is confused with another material or state