American Black granite
Country of Origin:................................U.S.
Water Absorption:...............................0.023%
Compressive Strength:................ 43,524 psi
Modulus of Rupture:......................... 3,799 psi
Flexural Strength:................................... 3,496 psi
Abrasion Resistance:................................67.77
This Stone of the Month is supplied by Rock of Ages of Barre, VT. 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 richinellij@bnpmedia.com.