Hardness: 7 MOHS
Porosity: 6%
Compressive strength: 1,000 kg/sq.cm
Abrasion resistance : 50-200 kg/sq.cm
This Stone of the Month supplied by Andean Stone Company, Chorillos, Lima, Peru/Miami, FL. 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 the relevant technical data, to michael@stoneworld.com.
