White Piracema granite
Country of origin Brazil
Bulk specific gravity 2.653 Kg/m3
Porosity 0.39%
Absorption 0.15%
Unconfined compressive strength test 125 MPa
Modulus of rupture 14.44 MPa
Ice/Thawing compression 142.0 MPa
Erosion 0.62 mm/1,000 m
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