Riverstone phyllite
Country of origin: ArgentinaReal density: 2,775 kg/cu.m
Total porosity: 0.04%
Open porosity: 1.4%
Flexural strength: 89 Mpa
Slip resistance (polished): 54/52 (dry/wet)
Slip resistance (honed): 59/41 (dry/wet)
Slip resistance (riven): 57/51 (dry/wet)
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