Norwegian Rose marble
country of origin: Norwaydry density: 2,760 kg/cu.m
compressive strength: 98.7 N/sq.mm
bending strength: 12.6 N/sq.mm
water absorption (by weight): 0.09%
This Stone of the Month supplied by Lundhs Labrador, Larvik, Norway. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project. To submit your own Stone of the Month, send a transparency or an 81/2- x 11-inch (21.6 x 28 cm) or larger print of any stone material along with ASTM results to Stone of the Month, Stone World, 299 Market Street, Suite 320, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663.