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Description |
| Hard medium-grained sandstone without visible laminations. Durable with good weathering qualities. |
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| Technical Results |
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| Geological Type |
Triassic sandstone |
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| Colour |
Plum red / Brown with darker bedding lines |
| Water Absorption |
3.11 % |
| Porosity |
12.36 % |
| Density |
2337 kg/m3 |
| Compressive Strength |
Wet 66 MPa Dry 115 MPa |
| Saturation Coefficient |
0.63 |
| Flexural Strength |
Dry 7 MPa Wet 5 MPa |
| Acid Immersion |
Pass |
| Documentation |
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PDF document of stone specifications |
| Miscellaneous Information |
Modulus of rupture perpendicular to rift
Dry 11.9 MPa
Freeze thaw
Tests indicate that failure due to frost is unlikely
Please note that stone is a natural product and all results are subject to variation |
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