本欧洲标准规定了通过对从物体采集的样品采用最合适的分析技术来表征声音或劣化的石头的方法。 本欧洲标准包含了选择确定文化遗产和物体中使用的天然石材的矿物学，纹理，物理，化学和机械性质的方法的指南。这些信息用于定义岩石类型学，并评估石材的保护条件以及了解天然石材的退化过程。在可能的情况下，提及现有的标准和提供不同标本所需的指导，并使用其他方法。所描述的方法通常是破坏性的，然而，非破坏性（NDT）方法总是优于具有最小破坏的方法，并且这些方法总是优于破坏性方法。 用于石材分析的方法可能会因工作目标而异。所有调查和分析都需要与正在研究的建筑物或文物的重要性，其状况和可能的干预程度成正比。本欧洲标准将用于确定exa的种类，程度和目标

This European Standard specifies a methodology for the characterization of sound or deteriorated stones by using the most appropriate analytical techniques on samples taken from the object. This European Standard contains guidelines for the selection of methods to determine mineralogical, textural, physical, chemical and mechanical properties of natural stone used in cultural heritage monuments and objects. This information is used to define rock typology and to evaluate the stone’s condition with respect to its conservation as well as for understanding of deterioration processes of natural stone. Where possible existing standards are referred to and guidance provided where different specimens are required and additional methods used. The methods described are generally destructive, however, non-destructive (NDT) methods are always preferable to methods with a minimum of destruction and those are always preferable to destructive methods. Methods used for stone analysis can vary depending upon the objectives of the work. All investigation and analysis need be proportional to the significance of the building or artefact being investigated, its condition and the likely level of intervention. This European Standard will be used to determine the kind, extent, and objectives of the examination to be made.