This Stone of the Month is supplied by Alabama Marble, Mineral & Mining Co. 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.
Country of Origin | U.S. (Alabama) |
Absorption | 0.07% |
Bulk Specific Gravity | 169.4 lbs./ft3 |
Modulus of Rupture | 2,600 psi |
Compressive Strength | 14,700 psi |
Abrasion resistance | 12.1 Ha |
Flexural Strength | 1,900 psi |