American Black granite
Country of origin......................U.S.
Water Absorption.....................0.023%
Compressive Strength...................43,524 psi
Modulus of Rupture............................ 3,799 psi
Flexural strength..............................3,496 psi
Abrasion Resistance..................................67.77
This Stone of the Month is supplied by Rock of Ages Corp. of Barre, VT. 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.
