Stone of the Month: Jura Grey limestone
Compressive strength : 21,085 psi
Density: 16,526 lbs./ft3
Water absorption : 0.96%
Flexural strength :1,560 psi
Modulus of Rupture: 2,283 ps
This Stone of the Month is supplied by VM Kaldorf GmbH of Kaldorf, Germany. 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 adamsj@bnpmedia.com
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