Tan Stones

Object: Tan Stones

Observer: Joe DeRoin McGrath

Dimensions: Ranging from 1-2.5cm L x 1-2cm W

Material: Rock

Inventory Date: January 12, 2012

Location Found: Roski School of Fine Arts, USC

Differences:

1. Texture
2. Some of the stones are worn to appear a light grey or pewter color.
3. Shade: Ranging from Light-tan, medium-tan, dark-tan, gray, and multi-colored
4. Dimensions: small <1cm W, large > 2cm L or W
5. Weight
6. Asymmetry
7. Roundness
8. Chipped
9. Jagged, Teeth-like features
10. A portion of the stones resemble sea coral, featuring small air pockets on their surface
11. Thickness
12. Dirt Content
13. Squareness
14. Some stones resemble Marble
15. Height
16. 'Skip'-ability (Flat/Round)
17. Density
18. Location collected
19. Some Stones resemble pewter
20. Surface Quality