Pekkala pink

A red and grey granodiorite from Kalajoki.

Pekkala Pink is a coarse- and medium-grained, non-foliated granodiorite with grey and red shades. Characteristic to its appearance are the rather large feldspar crystals ranging from 15 to 40 mm in size.
All interior and outdoor uses.

 

Variation in colour: Average
Weather Resistance: Good
Abrasion Resistance: Good

Quarry site: Tynkä, Kalajoki
Quarrying began in 1984
Amount of Quarries: 1

Mechanical Properties
Density	2700 kg/m3
Water absorption	0,35 wt %
Compressive strength
Flexural strength	10,9 MPa
Hardness	5,6 Mohs

Mineral composition
Potash feldspar	11%
Plagioclase	47%
Quartz	8%
Biotite	17%
Amphibole	13%
Other	4%