Country of origin Brazil
Apparent unit mass 2640 kg/cu.m
Absorption coefficient 4.012%
Coefficient of abrasion 8.33 mm
Simple compression 130.42 MPa
Flexural strength test 9.85 MPa
Sliding friction wear test 3.50 mm
MOHS hardness 4
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