{"id":7383,"date":"2026-08-31T12:08:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renier.be\/?page_id=7383"},"modified":"2026-08-31T13:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T11:48:10","slug":"properties-of-belgian-blue-stone","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/renier.be\/en\/de-steen-onderzocht\/eigenschappen-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen\/","title":{"rendered":"Book III \u2013 Chapter 11 \u2013 Physical and Mechanical Properties"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7383\" class=\"elementor elementor-7383\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-694ee84 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"694ee84\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e31129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1e31129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   RENIER ENCYCLOPEDIE\r\n   BOEK III \u2013 HOOFDSTUK 11\r\n   ========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.renier-ch11{\r\n  --navy:#102f4a;\r\n  --navy-dark:#081f32;\r\n  --gold:#a5743d;\r\n  --gold-light:#c49a62;\r\n  --stone:#f3f1ed;\r\n  --blue-light:#eaf0f4;\r\n  --text:#17212a;\r\n\r\n  font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\r\n  color:var(--text);\r\n  background:#fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.renier-ch11 *{\r\n  box-sizing:border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.renier-ch11 a{\r\n  text-decoration:none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.r11-inner{\r\n  width:min(1180px,calc(100% - 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34px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .r11-intro-grid{\r\n    grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n    gap:30px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .r11-toc-grid{\r\n    grid-template-columns:1fr;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .r11-section{\r\n    padding:48px 0;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:600px){\r\n\r\n  .r11-hero{\r\n    padding:58px 0 52px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .r11-nav-inner{\r\n    flex-direction:column;\r\n    align-items:flex-start;\r\n  }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"renier-ch11\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- HERO -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-hero\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-kicker\">\r\n      BOOK III \u00b7 CHAPTER 11\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h1>\r\n      Physical and Mechanical Properties of Belgian Blue Stone\r\n    <\/h1>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-subtitle\">\r\n      From density and water absorption to strength, wear resistance, and frost resistance\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      How strong is Belgian Blue Stone? How much water does the stone\nabsorb, and how does it react to stress, wear, and frost? To evaluate natural stone\nfrom a technical standpoint, various physical and mechanical\nproperties are tested using standardized test methods.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- INTRO -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-intro\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-intro-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"r11-label\">Measuring and Testing the Stone<\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h2>How do we evaluate the performance of natural stone?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          In Chapters 9 and 10, we examined the composition of Belgian Blue\nbluestone and its internal structure. Now we will look at\nhow this natural stone behaves physically and mechanically.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          To this end, representative test specimens are examined under controlled\nconditions. This allows properties such as\ndensity, water absorption, compressive strength, flexural strength,\nwear resistance, and freeze-thaw resistance to be determined.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          These test results provide an important technical basis\nfor properly evaluating the stone for various applications.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <aside class=\"r11-intro-box\">\r\n\r\n        <strong>From Structure to Performance<\/strong>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          The technical properties of natural stone are inextricably linked\nto its composition and internal structure. Compactness,\npores, grain bonding, and mineralogical composition collectively influence\nhow the stone behaves under load and when exposed to the elements.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <\/aside>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- INHOUD -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-toc\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <h2 class=\"r11-toc-title\">In this chapter<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-toc-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"#h11-1\">\r\n        <span class=\"r11-toc-number\">11.1<\/span>\r\n        <span>How do we examine natural stone?<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"#h11-2\">\r\n        <span class=\"r11-toc-number\">11.2<\/span>\r\n        <span>Bulk Density and Density<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"#h11-3\">\r\n        <span class=\"r11-toc-number\">11.3<\/span>\r\n        <span>Water Uptake and Saturation<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"#h11-4\">\r\n        <span class=\"r11-toc-number\">11.4<\/span>\r\n        <span>Compressive Strength<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"#h11-5\">\r\n        <span class=\"r11-toc-number\">11.5<\/span>\r\n        <span>Bending strength<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"#h11-6\">\r\n        <span class=\"r11-toc-number\">11.6<\/span>\r\n        <span>Wear Resistance and Surface Hardness<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"#h11-7\">\r\n        <span class=\"r11-toc-number\">11.7<\/span>\r\n        <span>Frost and Thaw Resistance<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a href=\"#h11-8\">\r\n        <span class=\"r11-toc-number\">11.8<\/span>\r\n        <span>Summary of Chapter 11<\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- 11.1 -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-section\" id=\"h11-1\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-section-head\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"r11-section-number\">11.1<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h2>How do we examine natural stone?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Technical properties are not assessed based on visual inspection.\nNatural stone is tested according to established test methods\nso that results are reproducible and comparable.\nIn this process, test specimens are prepared and tested under controlled\nconditions.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"r11-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11-1-onderzoek-natuursteen-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Research and Technical Testing of Belgian Blue Stone\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-replace=\"true\">\r\n      <figcaption>\r\n        Figure 11.1 \u2014 How do we examine natural stone?\r\n      <\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- 11.2 -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-section alt\" id=\"h11-2\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-section-head\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"r11-section-number\">11.2<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h2>Bulk Density and Density<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Density represents the ratio of the mass of\na rock sample to the volume it occupies. It therefore provides insight\ninto the compactness of the rock and is closely related to its\nmineral composition and pore structure.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"r11-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11-2-volumieke-massa-dichtheid-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Bulk Density and Density of Belgian Blue Stone\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-replace=\"true\">\r\n      <figcaption>\r\n        Figure 11.2 \u2014 Mass per unit volume and density.\r\n      <\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- 11.3 -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-section\" id=\"h11-3\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-section-head\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"r11-section-number\">11.3<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h2>Water Uptake and Saturation<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Water can penetrate natural stone through its open pores.\nWater absorption indicates how much water a stone can absorb under specified\nconditions and serves as an important indicator\nof the stone's behavior in damp conditions.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"r11-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11-3-wateropname-verzadiging-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Water Absorption and Saturation of Belgian Blue Stone\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-replace=\"true\">\r\n      <figcaption>\r\n        Figure 11.3 \u2014 Water Uptake and Saturation.\r\n      <\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- 11.4 -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-section alt\" id=\"h11-4\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-section-head\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"r11-section-number\">11.4<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h2>Compressive Strength<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Compressive strength indicates how much compressive load the stone can withstand\nbefore it breaks. For natural stone, this property\nis determined by applying increasing pressure to a test specimen.\nFor natural stone, this test is conducted in accordance with EN 1926.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"r11-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11-4-druksterkte-belgische-blauwe-hardstee.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Compressive Strength of Belgian Blue Bluestone According to EN 1926\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-replace=\"true\">\r\n      <figcaption>\r\n        Figure 11.4 \u2014 Compressive strength.\r\n      <\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- 11.5 -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-section\" id=\"h11-5\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-section-head\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"r11-section-number\">11.5<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h2>Bending strength<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Under bending loads, an element is not directly compressed,\nbut is bent. The bending strength indicates the load that a\nnatural stone element can withstand before breaking, and is\nparticularly important for slabs, steps, and other elements\r\n        that are loaded between support points.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"r11-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11-5-buigsterkte-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Flexural Strength of Belgian Blue Bluestone According to EN 12372\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-replace=\"true\">\r\n      <figcaption>\r\n        Figure 11.5 \u2014 Bending strength.\r\n      <\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- 11.6 -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-section alt\" id=\"h11-6\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-section-head\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"r11-section-number\">11.6<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h2>Wear Resistance and Surface Hardness<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        In the case of floors, stairs, and outdoor paving, the stone surface\nis constantly subjected to mechanical stress. Wear resistance describes how well\nthe stone resists material loss due to friction\r\n        and use, while surface hardness relates to the\nsurface\u2019s resistance to localized damage.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"r11-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11-6-slijtvastheid-oppervlaktehardheid-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Wear Resistance and Surface Hardness of Belgian Blue Stone\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-replace=\"true\">\r\n      <figcaption>\r\n        Figure 11.6 \u2014 Wear resistance and surface hardness.\r\n      <\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- 11.7 -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-section\" id=\"h11-7\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-section-head\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"r11-section-number\">11.7<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h2>Frost and Thaw Resistance<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        For outdoor applications, natural stone must be able to withstand repeated cycles of\nfreezing and thawing. In this context, the\ncombination of water in the pores and low temperatures is particularly important.\r\n        Freeze-thaw tests examine how the material retains its properties after successive\ncycles.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"r11-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11-7-vorst-dooibestendigheid-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Frost and Thaw Resistance of Belgian Blue Bluestone\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-replace=\"true\">\r\n      <figcaption>\r\n        Figure 11.7 \u2014 Frost and Thaw Resistance.\r\n      <\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- 11.8 -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-section alt\" id=\"h11-8\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-section-head\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"r11-section-number\">11.8<\/div>\r\n\r\n      <h2>Summary: Physical and Mechanical Properties<\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        The technical performance of Belgian Blue Stone is\ndescribed based on various properties.\r\n        Density, water absorption, strength, wear resistance, and\nfrost-thaw resistance collectively provide a picture of how the stone\nperforms under various loads and conditions.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"r11-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/11-8-samenvatting-fysische-mechanische-eigenschappen-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen.png\"\r\n        alt=\"Summary of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Belgian Blue Stone\"\r\n        loading=\"lazy\" data-neo-global--processed-neo-replace=\"true\">\r\n      <figcaption>\r\n        Figure 11.8 \u2014 Summary of physical and mechanical properties.\r\n      <\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- SLOT -->\r\n\r\n<section class=\"r11-callout\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"r11-callout-box\">\r\n\r\n      <h3>From Test Results to Application<\/h3>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Technical specifications are only truly useful when we understand\nwhat they mean in practice. In Chapter 12, we therefore\nlink the test results to specific applications and examine\r\n        how technical data sheets, standards, CE marking, and DoP help to correctly\nassess and apply Belgian Blue Stone.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<!-- NAVIGATIE -->\r\n\r\n<nav class=\"r11-nav\">\r\n  <div class=\"r11-inner r11-nav-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/en\/examined-the-stone\/texture-and-pores-of-belgian-blue-stone\/\">\r\n      <small>Previous chapter<\/small>\r\n      <strong>\u2190 Chapter 10 \u2013 Texture and Pores<\/strong>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/en\/examined-the-stone\/technical-properties-and-applications-of-belgian-blue-stone\/\"\r\n       style=\"text-align:right;\">\r\n      <small>Next Chapter<\/small>\r\n      <strong>Chapter 12 \u2013 From Test Results to Application \u2192<\/strong>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/nav>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BOEK III \u00b7 HOOFDSTUK 11 Fysische en mechanische eigenschappen van Belgische Blauwe Hardsteen Van dichtheid en wateropname tot sterkte, slijtage en vorstbestendigheid Hoe sterk is Belgische Blauwe Hardsteen? Hoeveel water neemt de steen op en hoe reageert hij op belasting, slijtage en vorst? Om natuursteen technisch te beoordelen worden verschillende fysische en mechanische eigenschappen volgens [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":7388,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7383","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Boek III - Hoofdstuk 11 - Fysische en mechanische eigenschappen - Renier Natuursteen<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ontdek de fysische en mechanische eigenschappen van Belgische Blauwe Hardsteen: dichtheid, wateropname, druk- en buigsterkte, slijtage en vorst.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/en\/examined-the-stone\/properties-of-belgian-blue-stone\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Boek III - Hoofdstuk 11 - Fysische en mechanische eigenschappen - Renier Natuursteen\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Ontdek de fysische en mechanische eigenschappen van Belgische Blauwe Hardsteen: dichtheid, wateropname, druk- en buigsterkte, slijtage en vorst.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/renier.be\/en\/examined-the-stone\/properties-of-belgian-blue-stone\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Renier Natuursteen\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reniernatuursteen\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-08-31T11:48:10+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/renier.be\\\/de-steen-onderzocht\\\/eigenschappen-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/renier.be\\\/de-steen-onderzocht\\\/eigenschappen-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen\\\/\",\"name\":\"Boek III - Hoofdstuk 11 - Fysische en mechanische eigenschappen - Renier Natuursteen\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/renier.be\\\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-31T10:08:04+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-31T11:48:10+00:00\",\"description\":\"Ontdek de fysische en mechanische eigenschappen van Belgische Blauwe Hardsteen: dichtheid, wateropname, druk- en buigsterkte, slijtage en vorst.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/renier.be\\\/de-steen-onderzocht\\\/eigenschappen-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/renier.be\\\/de-steen-onderzocht\\\/eigenschappen-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/renier.be\\\/de-steen-onderzocht\\\/eigenschappen-belgische-blauwe-hardsteen\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/renier.be\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Boek III \u2013 De steen onderzocht\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/renier.be\\\/de-steen-onderzocht\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Boek III &#8211; 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