Coade stone is a type of stoneware. Mrs Coade's own name for her products was Lithodipyra, a name constructed from ancient Greek words meaning stone-twice-fire (λίθος / δίς / πυρά), or twice fired stone.Its colours varied from light grey to light yellow (or even beige) and its surface is best described as having a matte finish.rs Coade's own name for her products was Lithodipyra, a name constructed from ancient Greek words meaning stone-twice-fire (λίθος / δίς / πυρά), or twice fired stone.