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CONTENTS

Introduction to ASTM standards and its relation to the Stone Industry

A summary of published ASTM standards for dimension stone and roofing slate

Material Specifications
Test Methods

Note on International Standards (SI)

Stone Specifications

INTRODUCTION TO ASTM STANDARDS AND ITS RELATION TO THE STONE INDUSTRY
ASTM standards are written and published by the American Society for Testing and Materials(ASTM), one of the world's largest volontary standards development organizations. Although these standards are not mandatory, they are widely used by architects and designers and may become legally binding. ASTM standards are therefore an important factor in stone specification.
The Stone Industry has its own committe within ASTM, called "COMMITTE C18 ON DIMENSION STONE". The scope of the C18 Committee is to promote knowledge to stimulate research, and to develop specifications, methods of test, definitions and nomenclature, and recommend practices relating to dimension stone. C18 currently has juridiction over 20 standards, which have and continue to play a prominent role in all aspects important to the effective standardization of dimension stone, including testing, specifications and construction practices.

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A SUMMARY OF PUBLISHED ASTM STANDARDS FOR DIMENSION STONE AND ROOFING SLATE
Extracted with permission from ASTM-C18, copyright American Society for Testing and Material, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken PA 19428 - USA.
A complete copy of the standards may be purchased from ASTM, phone (1-610)832-9585, fax (1-610)832-9555, email: service@astm.org, website: www.astm.org

Material Specifications

C406 - Roofing slate: this specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of slate for use as roof shingles. Slates not included in this specification are those containing soft carbonaceous ribbons. The wide variation in physical properties and composition of such ribbon slates render their service life uncertain under some conditions of use.
C503 - Marble (exterior): this specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of marble for general (exterior) building and structural purposes. Dimension marble shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, and also crushed and broken stone.
C568 - Limestone: this specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of limestone for general building and structural purposes. Dimension limestone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units of composed fragments, and also crushed and broken stone.
C615 - Granite: this specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of granite for general building and structural purposes. Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, crushed and broken stone.
C616 - Quartz-based: this specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of quartz-based dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Quartz-based dimension stone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, and also crushed and broken stone.
C629 - Slate: this specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of slate for general building and structural purposes. Dimension slate shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, and also crushed and broken stone. It specifically excludes roofing slate (see ASTM Specification C 406, for Roofing Slate), and slate for industrial uses.

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TEST METHODS
ASTM

C67 - Freeze-Thaw: these test methods cover procedures for the sampling and testing of brick and structural clay tile. Although not necessarily applicable to all types of units, tests include modulus of rupture, compressive strength, absorption, saturation coefficient, effect of freezing and thawing, efflorescence, initial rate of absorption and determination of weight, size, warpage, length change, and void area. (Additional methods of test pertinent to ceramic glazed facing tile are included in Specification C 126.) The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
C97 - Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of dimension stone: these test methods cover the tests for determining the absorption and bulk specific gravity of all types of dimension stone, except slate. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
C99 - Modulus of Rupture of dimension stone: this test method covers the determination of the modulus of rupture of all types of dimension stone except slate.
C120 - Flexure Testing of slate (Modulus of Rupture, Modulus of Elasticity: these test methods cover determination of the modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity of slate by means of flexure tests.
C121 - Water Absorption of slate: this test method covers the determination of the water absorption of slate.
C170 - Compressive Strength of dimension stone: this test method covers the sampling, preparation of specimens, and determination of the compressive strength of dimension stone. This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment.
C190 - Tensile Strength: this test has been discontinued by ASTM, with no current replacement.
C217 - Weather Resistance of slate: this test method covers two procedures for weather resistance of slate in all outdoor installations by determining the depth of softening by an abraser or by hand scraping. The test is based on the fact that slates containing pyrite, calcite, and carbon undergo a chemical weathering which results in the conversion of the calcite particles to gypsum. The swelling action that results causes disintegration of the slate. The extent of this action on various slates in the test has been found to correlate with the durability of the materials in actual weathering.
C241 - Abrasion Resistance of stone subjected to foot traffic: this test method covers the determination of the abrasion resistance of all types of stones for floors, steps, and similar uses where the wear is caused by the abrasion of foot traffic.
C348 - Flexural Strength: this test method covers the determination of the flexural strength of hydraulic-cement mortars. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values shown in parentheses are for information only.
C482 - Shear Strength: this test method covers the determination of the ability of glazed ceramic wall tile, ceramic mosaic tile, quarry tile, and pavers to be bonded to portland cement. This test method includes both face-mounted and back-mounted tile. The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment.
C513 - Compressive Strength: this test method covers obtaining, preparing, and testing specimens of hardened, lightweight, insulating concrete having an oven-dry weight not exceeding 50 lb/ft (800 kg/m ). The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment.
C880 - Flexural Strength of dimension stone: this test method covers the procedure for determining the flexural strength of stone by use of a simple beam using quarter-point loading. Stone tests shall be made when pertinent for the situation when the load is perpendicular to the bedding plane and when the load is parallel to the bedding plane. As required, the flexural tests shall also be conducted under wet conditions. The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
C1201 - Structural Performance of exterior dimension stone cladding systems by uniform static air pressure difference: this test method covers the determination of the structural performance of dimension stone cladding systems under positive and negative uniform static air pressure differences, using a test chamber. The proper use of this test method requires a knowledge of the principles of pressure and deflection measurement. This test method describes the apparatus and the procedure to be used for applying either specific test loads or unknown ultimate values of uniformity distributed test loads to a specimen. Procedure A shall be used when deflections at maximum load only are required. Procedure B shall be used when a load-deflection curve is required. The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI (metric) units given in parentheses are for information only and may be approximate.
C1352 - Flexural Modulus of Elasticity of dimension stone: this test method covers the procedure for determining the flexural modulus of elasticity of stone by using a simple beam with quarter-point loading. Stone tests may be made with load applied perpendicular to the bedding plane or rift and with load applied parallel to the bedding plane or rift. Stone tests may be made for wet and dry specimen conditions. The specifier of the test shall determine which conditions shall be used. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
C1353 - Test method using the Taber Abraser for Abrasion Resistance of dimension stone subjected to foot traffic: this test method covers the establishment of an index of abrasion resistance by determination of loss of weight resulting from abrasion of dimension stone as described in Terminology C 119 and is modeled after Test Method C 501. The values stated in metric units are to be regarded as the standard. This test method makes use of a Taber abraser machine to determine the weight loss of dimension stone under controlled conditions. This test method is useful in indicating the differences in abrasion resistance between the various dimension stones. This test method provides one element in comparing stones of the same type.
C1354 - Strength of individual Stone Anchorages in dimension Stone: this test method provides procedures for determining the ultimate strength of an assembly consisting of stone with mechanical anchor (anchorage). Load is applied, seperately, perpendicular to the surface of the panel and parallel to the surface of the panel. this test is intended to represent the interaction of the anchor with the stone panel. However, influence of the backup structure on the strength of the assemblies is not included. This method is applicable to stone panels supported by mechanical anchors. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
D5335 - Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: this test method covers the laboratory determination of the linear (one-dimensional) coefficient of thermal expansion of rock using bonded electric resistance strain gages. This test method is applicable for unconfined pressure conditions over the temperature range from 68 to 500�F (20 to 260�C).
Note 1 - Unconfined tests performed at elevated temperatures may alter the mineralogy or grain structure of the test specimen. This alteration may change the physical and thermal properties of the test specimen.
Note 2 - The strain gages are mounted with epoxy. Most commercially available high temperature epoxies require elevated temperature curing. The elevated temperature required for this curing may alter the physical and thermal properties of the test specimen. Epoxy should be selected based upon the maximum expected test temperature. Room temperature curing epoxy should be used whenever possible. The test specimens may be either saturated or dry. If saturated specimens are used, then the test temperature must be at least 5�C less than the boiling point of the saturating fluid in order to minimize vaporization of the fluid.
Note 3 - When testing a saturated specimen, the moisture content of the specimen may change unless special precautions are taken to encapsulate the test specimen. Refer to 7.4.
For satisfactory results in conformance with this test method, the principles governing the size, construction, and use of the apparatus described in this test method should be followed. If the results are to be reported as having been obtained by this test method, then all pertinent requirements prescribed in this test method shall be met. It is not practicable in a test method of this type to aim to establish details of construction and procedure to cover all contingencies that might offer difficulties to a person without technical knowledge concerning the theory of heat flow, temperature measurement, and general testing practices. Standardization of this test method does not reduce the need for such technical knowledge. It is recognized also that it would be unwise, because of the standardization of this test method, to resist in any way the further development of improved or new methods or procedures by research workers. The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
F489 - Surface Friction: this test method covers laboratory measurement of the dry static coefficient of friction of shoe sole and heel materials on controlled walking surfaces and under controlled conditions. It is recognized that certain contaminants and conditions may alter results. Note-See Test Method D2047 for information on measurement of the static coefficient of friction of floor surfaces for the James Machine. The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Note: none of the above standards purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with their use. It is the responsibility of the user of these standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
For additional information, please visit the ASTM website.

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NOTE ON INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
It is our intention to provide information on International Standards (SI). We will address this issue at a later time.

STONE SPECIFICATIONS

Stone names are listed in alphabetical order
Values shown in both ASTM and/or METRIC are results of tests performed according to ASTM standards, unless stated otherwise
All known names will be shown when more than one is used for the same stone (shown as "a.k.a.")
Technical data will continuously be added as it is made available to us by the suppliers
Note: Test values are provided as a helping tool to our visitors. The responsibility of accuracy of these values lays with the stone suppliers who have presented this data to us. StoneInfo.Com/KDResources Inc. does not guarantee the integrity of this information.
When using test results, keep in mind that the very nature of natural stone, causes results to vary which each sample tested. Contact the stone suppliers for further information on test methods used on their products, and their results.

Academy Black
African Lilac
African Red
African Tropicale
Amarillo BM
Amherst Sandstone
Antique Gold
Arabescato Cervaiole
Arizona Sandstone
Azul Aran
Belfast Black
Bertanie Black
Bianco Avorio
Birmingham Buff Sandstone
Blanco Macael
Blue Pearl
Breche Nouvelle
Caliza Capri
Camelia Pink
Carderock ® Stone
Chandolin
Comerford-Sandstone
Crema Beida
Crema Marbella
Crema Marfil Aitana
Crema Marfil Classico
Crema Marfil Florido
Crema Marfil Ivory
Crema Marfil Select
Crema Marfil Zafra
Crema Safron
Crystal Brown
Dakota Mahogany
Darwin Brown
Desert Grey
Desert Rose
Desert Yellow
Dunas Beige
Durango Stone
Edelweiss
Eldorado Stone
Emerald Pearl
Emperador Pink
Empress Serpentine
Giallo Dorato
Gritstone
Hebron White
Kirkstone
Koala
Lago Rosa
Lannon Limestone
Marron Imperial
Montana Green
Negro Marquina
Noir St Laurent
Nube Limestone
Ocean Blue
Portland Limestone(3)
Rainbow
Rojo Coralito
Rosa Valencia
Rosa Zarci
Royal Oyster
Rustenburg Grey
Sahara
SE Green Slate
Tabarka
Texas Red
Travertino Oro
Tunas Green
Uxmal Limestone
Verde BM
Verde Mare
Yorkstone
Zarci Imperial

Academy Black - Granite from the USA

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) 0.12 Absorption by weight (%)
Density (lbs/ft³) 182.6 Specific Gravity (kg/m³)
Modulus of Rupture (psi) 2,385 Modulus of Rupture (MPa)
Compressive Strength (psi) 29,000 Compressive Strength (MPa)
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness na Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Flexural Strength (psi) na Flexural Strength (MPa)
Coeff. Thermal Expansion na Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)
Technical information supplied by: Cold Spring Granite, USA

African Lilac - Granite from South Africa

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.144
Density (lbs/ft³) Specific Gravity (kg/m³) 2,630
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) 13.9
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (MPa) 187
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 1.26
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (MPa) 11.5
Porosity Porosity (%) 0.85
Coeff. Thermal Expansion Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) 8.3
Technical information supplied by: Kelgran Africa, South Africa

African Red - Granite from South Africa

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.201
Density (lbs/ft³) Specific Gravity (kg/m³) 2,620
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) 15.0
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (MPa) 206
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 1.35
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (MPa) na
Porosity Porosity (%) na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) na
Technical information supplied by: Kelgran Africa, South Africa

African Tropicale - Granite from South Africa

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.11
Density (lbs/ft³) Specific Gravity (kg/m³) 2,640
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) 18.8
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (MPa) 258
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 1.32
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (MPa) na
Porosity Porosity (%) na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) 6.51
Technical information supplied by: Kelgran Africa, South Africa

Amarillo BM - Marble from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.6
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (gr/cm³) 2.75
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 874
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 0.28
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 485
Porosity Porosity (%) 0.5
Impact Strength (cm) 60
Technical information supplied by: Bermarmol, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Amherst Sandstone a.k.a. Berea Sandstone - Sandstone from the USA

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) 6.2 Absorption by weight (%) 6.2
Density (lbs/ft³) na Specific Gravity (kg/m³) 2,119
Modulus of Rupture (psi) 772 Modulus of Rupture (MPa) 5.28
Compressive Strength (psi) 11,169 Compressive Strength (MPa) 70.1
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness 10.89 Abrasion Resistance (mm) na
Flexural Strength (psi) na Flexural Strength (MPa) na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion na Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) na
Technical information supplied by: American Stone Cleveland Quarries, USA

Antique Gold - Limestone from Palestine

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) 1.82 Absorption by weight (%)
Density (lbs/ft³) na Specific Gravity (kg/m³)
Modulus of Rupture (psi) na Modulus of Rupture (MPa)
Compressive Strength (psi) na Compressive Strength (MPa)
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness 10.2 Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Flexural Strength (psi) na Flexural Strength (MPa)
Coeff. Thermal Expansion na Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) 7.3
Knoop Hardness (N/mm²)
UNI 9724-6 600
Technical information supplied by: Nassar Jerusalem Stone, Palestine

Arabescato Cervaiole - Marble from Italy

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.12
Density (lbs/ft³) Specific Gravity (kg/m³) na
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (MPa) 142
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) na
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (MPa) 20.59
Porosity Porosity (%) na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) 5.3
Technical information supplied by: Henraux, Italy

Arizona Sandstone - Sandstone from the USA

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) 3.1 Absorption by weight (%)
Density (lbs/ft³) 147.9 Specific Gravity (kg/m³)
Modulus of Rupture (psi) na Modulus of Rupture (MPa)
Compressive Strength (psi) 11,900 Compressive Strength (MPa)
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness na Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Flexural Strength (psi) na Flexural Strength (MPa)
Coeff. Thermal Expansion na Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)
Technical information supplied by: Arizona Flagstone, USA

Azul Aran BM - Granite from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.29
Density (lbs/ft³) Specific Gravity (Kg/m³) 2,590
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 1,036
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 4.1
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 92
Porosity Porosity (%) 1.09
Impact Strength (cm) 52
Frost Resistance (index - %) 0.02
Anchorage Resistance (Kg) 219
Technical information supplied by: Eriasa, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Belfast Black - Granite from South Africa

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.08
Density (lbs/ft³) Specific Gravity (kg/m³) 2,940
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (MPa) 270
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 1.12
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (MPa) 25
Porosity Porosity (%) na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) 4.58
Technical information supplied by: Kelgran Africa, South Africa

Bertanie Black - Granite from South Africa

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.07
Density (lbs/ft³) Specific Gravity (kg/m³) 2,980
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (MPa) 265
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 1.26
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (MPa) 22
Porosity Porosity (%) na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) 5.47
Technical information supplied by: Kelgran Africa, South Africa

Bianco Avorio - Limestone from Italy

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) na
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (kg/m³) 1,976
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (MPa) na
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) na
Flexural Strength (psi) 622 Flexural Strength (MPa) 4.29
Porosity Porosity (%) na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) na
Technical information supplied by: Vittorio Grassi, Italy

Birmingham Buff Sandstone a.k.a. Berea Sandstone - Sandstone from the USA

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) 5.85 Absorption by weight (%) 5.85
Density (lbs/ft³) na Specific Gravity (kg/m³) 2,153
Modulus of Rupture (psi) 1,177 Modulus of Rupture (MPa) 8.1
Compressive Strength (psi) 11,576 Compressive Strength (MPa) 79.8
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness 9.48 Abrasion Resistance (mm) na
Flexural Strength (psi) na Flexural Strength (MPa) na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion na Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) na
Technical information supplied by: American Stone Cleveland Quarries, USA

Blanco Macael - Marble from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.16
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (gr/cm³) 2.72
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 804
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 2.43
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 212
Porosity Porosity (%) 0.6
Impact Strength (cm) 45
Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²) 140
Technical information supplied by: Bermarmol, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Blue Pearl - Granite from Norway

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.05
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (kg/m³) 2,710
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (MPa) 243
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) na
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (MPa) 16.5
Porosity Porosity (%) 0.1
Coeff. Thermal Expansion Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) na
Technical information supplied by: Lundhs Labrador AS, Norway (DIN Standards, Germany)

Breche Nouvelle - Marble from France

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) 0.109 Absorption by weight (%)
Density (lbs/ft³) 166.61 Specific Gravity (kg/m³)
Modulus of Rupture (psi) na Modulus of Rupture (MPa)
Compressive Strength (psi) 13,419 Compressive Strength (MPa)
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness 18.01 Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Flexural Strength (psi) 955 Flexural Strength (MPa)
Coeff. Thermal Expansion na Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)
Technical information supplied by: Guinet Derriaz, France

Caliza Capri - Limestone from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 1.35
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (gr/cm³) 2.62
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 857
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 2.1
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 230
Porosity Porosity (%) 1.7
Impact Strength (cm) 25
Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²) 132
Technical information supplied by: Bermarmol, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Camelia Pink - Granite from the U.S.A.

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.18
Density (lbs/ft³) Specific Gravity (kg/m³) na
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (MPa) 279
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) na
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (MPa) 20.69
Porosity Porosity (%) na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) na
Technical information supplied by: Henraux, Italy

Carderock^® Stone - Quartzite/mica-schist building stone from the USA

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) 1.66 Absorption by weight (%)
Density (lbs/ft³) 170.98 Specific Gravity (kg/m³)
Modulus of Rupture (psi) na Modulus of Rupture (MPa)
Compressive Strength (psi) 13,700 Compressive Strength (MPa)
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness na Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Flexural Strength (psi) na Flexural Strength (MPa)
Coeff. Thermal Expansion na Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)
Technical information supplied by: Tri-Stone & Building Supply, USA

Chandolin - Limestone from France

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) 0.119 Absorption by weight (%)
Density (lbs/ft³) 167.17 Specific Gravity (kg/m³)
Modulus of Rupture (psi) na Modulus of Rupture (MPa)
Compressive Strength (psi) 16,786 Compressive Strength (MPa)
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness 27.61 Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Flexural Strength (psi) 2,009 Flexural Strength (MPa)
Coeff. Thermal Expansion na Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)
Technical information supplied by: Guinet Derriaz, France

Comerford-Sandstone - Sandstone from Australia

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 4.13
Density (lbs/ft³) Specific Gravity (kg/m³) 2,284
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) 11.22
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (MPa) 44.09
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) na
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (MPa) na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6) na
Technical information supplied by: Comerford Sandstone, Australia

Crema Beida - Limestone from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 1.2
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (gr/cm³) 2.62
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 890
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 1.8
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 260
Porosity Porosity (%) 1.5
Impact Strength (cm) 26
Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²) 132
Technical information supplied by: Bermarmol, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Crema Marbella - Marble from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.1
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (gr/cm³) 2.71
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 842
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 0.25
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 151
Porosity Porosity (%) 0.14
Impact Strength (cm) 23
Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²) 127
Technical information supplied by: Bermarmol, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Crema Marfil Aitana - Marble from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.15
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (gr/cm³) 2.72
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 986
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 2.95
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 198
Porosity Porosity (%) 0.10
Impact Strength (cm) 30
Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²) 181
Technical information supplied by: Bermarmol, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Crema Marfil Classico - Marble from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.15
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (gr/cm³) 2.72
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 1,253
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 0.35
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 198
Porosity Porosity (%) 0.10
Impact Strength (cm) 42
Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²) 181
Technical information supplied by: Bermarmol, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Crema Marfil Florido - Marble from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.15
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (gr/cm³) 2.72
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 1,253
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 0.35
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 198
Porosity Porosity (%) 0.10
Impact Strength (cm) 42
Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²) 181
Technical information supplied by: Bermarmol, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Crema Marfil Ivory - Marble from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.15
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (gr/cm³) 2.72
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 1,253
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 0.35
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 198
Porosity Porosity (%) 0.10
Impact Strength (cm) 42
Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²) 181
Technical information supplied by: Bermarmol, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Crema Marfil Select - Marble from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.15
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (gr/cm³) 2.72
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 1,253
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 0.35
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 198
Porosity Porosity (%) 0.10
Impact Strength (cm) 42
Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²) 181
Technical information supplied by: Bermarmol, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Crema Marfil Zafra - Marble from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE METRIC TEST METRIC VALUE

Absorption by weight (%) Absorption by weight (%) 0.2
Density (lbs/ft³) Density (gr/cm³) 2.68
Modulus of Rupture (psi) Modulus of Rupture (MPa) na
Compressive Strength (psi) Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²) 865
Abrasion Resistance
Hardness Abrasion Resistance (mm) 1.4
Flexural Strength (psi) Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²) 108
Porosity Porosity (%) 0.15
Impact Strength (cm) 35
Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²) 180
Technical information supplied by: Bermarmol, Spain - (U.N.E. Norms, Spain)

Crema Safron - Marble from Spain

ASTM TEST ASTM VALUE

ASTM TEST	ASTM VALUE	METRIC TEST
Absorption by weight (%)	0.12	Absorption by weight (%)
Density (lbs/ft³)	182.6	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	2,385	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)
Compressive Strength (psi)	29,000	Compressive Strength (MPa)
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	na	Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Flexural Strength (psi)	na	Flexural Strength (MPa)
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	na	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)

ASTM TEST	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	Absorption by weight (%)	0.144
Density (lbs/ft³)	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)	2,630
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	13.9
Compressive Strength (psi)	Compressive Strength (MPa)	187
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	1.26
Flexural Strength (psi)	Flexural Strength (MPa)	11.5
Porosity	Porosity (%)	0.85
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)	8.3

ASTM TEST	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	Absorption by weight (%)	0.201
Density (lbs/ft³)	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)	2,620
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	15.0
Compressive Strength (psi)	Compressive Strength (MPa)	206
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	1.35
Flexural Strength (psi)	Flexural Strength (MPa)	na
Porosity	Porosity (%)	na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)	na

ASTM TEST	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	Absorption by weight (%)	0.11
Density (lbs/ft³)	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)	2,640
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	18.8
Compressive Strength (psi)	Compressive Strength (MPa)	258
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	1.32
Flexural Strength (psi)	Flexural Strength (MPa)	na
Porosity	Porosity (%)	na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)	6.51

ASTM TEST	ASTM VALUE	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	1.82	Absorption by weight (%)
Density (lbs/ft³)	na	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	na	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)
Compressive Strength (psi)	na	Compressive Strength (MPa)
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	10.2	Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Flexural Strength (psi)	na	Flexural Strength (MPa)
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	na	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)	7.3
		Knoop Hardness (N/mm²) UNI 9724-6	600

ASTM TEST	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	Absorption by weight (%)	0.29
Density (lbs/ft³)	Specific Gravity (Kg/m³)	2,590
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	na
Compressive Strength (psi)	Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²)	1,036
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	4.1
Flexural Strength (psi)	Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²)	92
Porosity	Porosity (%)	1.09
	Impact Strength (cm)	52
	Frost Resistance (index - %)	0.02
	Anchorage Resistance (Kg)	219

ASTM TEST	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	Absorption by weight (%)	0.08
Density (lbs/ft³)	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)	2,940
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	na
Compressive Strength (psi)	Compressive Strength (MPa)	270
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	1.12
Flexural Strength (psi)	Flexural Strength (MPa)	25
Porosity	Porosity (%)	na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)	4.58

ASTM TEST	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	Absorption by weight (%)	0.07
Density (lbs/ft³)	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)	2,980
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	na
Compressive Strength (psi)	Compressive Strength (MPa)	265
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	1.26
Flexural Strength (psi)	Flexural Strength (MPa)	22
Porosity	Porosity (%)	na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)	5.47

ASTM TEST	ASTM VALUE	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	5.85	Absorption by weight (%)	5.85
Density (lbs/ft³)	na	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)	2,153
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	1,177	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	8.1
Compressive Strength (psi)	11,576	Compressive Strength (MPa)	79.8
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	9.48	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	na
Flexural Strength (psi)	na	Flexural Strength (MPa)	na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	na	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)	na

ASTM TEST	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	Absorption by weight (%)	0.16
Density (lbs/ft³)	Density (gr/cm³)	2.72
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	na
Compressive Strength (psi)	Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²)	804
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	2.43
Flexural Strength (psi)	Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²)	212
Porosity	Porosity (%)	0.6
	Impact Strength (cm)	45
	Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²)	140

ASTM TEST	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	Absorption by weight (%)	0.05
Density (lbs/ft³)	Density (kg/m³)	2,710
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	na
Compressive Strength (psi)	Compressive Strength (MPa)	243
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	na
Flexural Strength (psi)	Flexural Strength (MPa)	16.5
Porosity	Porosity (%)	0.1
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)	na

ASTM TEST	ASTM VALUE	METRIC TEST
Absorption by weight (%)	0.109	Absorption by weight (%)
Density (lbs/ft³)	166.61	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	na	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)
Compressive Strength (psi)	13,419	Compressive Strength (MPa)
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	18.01	Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Flexural Strength (psi)	955	Flexural Strength (MPa)
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	na	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)

ASTM TEST	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	Absorption by weight (%)	0.18
Density (lbs/ft³)	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)	na
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	na
Compressive Strength (psi)	Compressive Strength (MPa)	279
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	na
Flexural Strength (psi)	Flexural Strength (MPa)	20.69
Porosity	Porosity (%)	na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)	na

ASTM TEST	ASTM VALUE	METRIC TEST
Absorption by weight (%)	1.66	Absorption by weight (%)
Density (lbs/ft³)	170.98	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	na	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)
Compressive Strength (psi)	13,700	Compressive Strength (MPa)
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	na	Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Flexural Strength (psi)	na	Flexural Strength (MPa)
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	na	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)

ASTM TEST	ASTM VALUE	METRIC TEST
Absorption by weight (%)	0.119	Absorption by weight (%)
Density (lbs/ft³)	167.17	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	na	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)
Compressive Strength (psi)	16,786	Compressive Strength (MPa)
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	27.61	Abrasion Resistance (mm)
Flexural Strength (psi)	2,009	Flexural Strength (MPa)
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	na	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)

ASTM TEST	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	Absorption by weight (%)	4.13
Density (lbs/ft³)	Specific Gravity (kg/m³)	2,284
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	11.22
Compressive Strength (psi)	Compressive Strength (MPa)	44.09
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	na
Flexural Strength (psi)	Flexural Strength (MPa)	na
Coeff. Thermal Expansion	Coeff. Thermal Exp. (per °Cx10^-6)	na

ASTM TEST	METRIC TEST	METRIC VALUE
Absorption by weight (%)	Absorption by weight (%)	0.15
Density (lbs/ft³)	Density (gr/cm³)	2.72
Modulus of Rupture (psi)	Modulus of Rupture (MPa)	na
Compressive Strength (psi)	Compressive Strength (Kg/cm²)	986
Abrasion Resistance Hardness	Abrasion Resistance (mm)	2.95
Flexural Strength (psi)	Flexural Strength (Kg/cm²)	198
Porosity	Porosity (%)	0.10
	Impact Strength (cm)	30
	Knoop Hardness (Kg/mm²)	181