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India Sage Green slate

country of origin India
water absorption by weight 1.82%
density 2.36 g/cu.cm
modulus of rupture (dry) 16 Mpa
modulus of rupture (wet) 13 Mpa
compressive strength (dry) 115 Mpa
compressive strength (wet) 106 Mpa