| Cardinal
Red/
Crystal rose
A red granite from Orivesi.
The texture of this non-foliated, red granite is coarse-grained,
and characteristic to its appearance are the relatively
large potash feldspar crystals ranging from 15 to 40 mm
in diameter. All interior and outdoor uses.
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Variation
in colour: Average
Weather Resistance: Good
Abrasion Resistance: Good
Quarry site: Orivesi
Quarrying began in 1986
Amount of Quarries: 1
| Mechanical Properties |
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Density |
2660
kg/m3 |
| Water absorption |
0,22
wt % |
| Compressive strength |
263 MPa |
| Flexural strength |
12,6
MPa |
| Hardness |
6,1 Mohs |
| Mineral composition |
| Potash feldspar |
50% |
| Plagioclase |
15% |
| Quartz |
26% |
| Other |
9% |
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