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Abstract

A method of ageing stones having top and bottom faces and side faces is disclosed. The top faces and bottom faces are defined by peripheral edges. The side faces are defined by edges extending substantially perpendicular to the peripheral edges. An array of stones are provided. The stones are maintained in the array. The stones are beat whilst being maintained in the array by subjecting the stones in the array to a vibratory movement. The stones of the array are permitted to have the freedom to move relatively to one another during the vibratory movement. The freedom of movement causes the peripheral edges of the stones to impact against one another. The vibratory movement causes distressing of the peripheral edges of the stones without breaking the side faces and edges defining the side faces of the stones.

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