Stone of the Month
Absorption by weight:1.98%
Apparent density:2.63 kg/cu.m
Compressive breaking load:143 Mpa
Tensile strength:12.9 Mpa
This Stone of the Month supplied by Marmoleria Gallos S.A. of Lima, Peru. 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 high-resolution digital image along with ASTM results to Stone of the Month, Stone World, 210 Route 4 East, Suite 311, Paramus, NJ 07652.
Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!