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| Viitasaari
Pink
A
black and red granodiorite from Viitasaari.
Viitasaari Pink is a coarse- and medium-grained granodiorite
of reddish grey, and characteristic to its appearance are
the rather large feldspar grains ranging from 10 to 40 mm
in diameter. Viitasaari Pink is ideal for all interior and
outdoor uses.
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Variation
in colour: Slight
Weather Resistance: Good
Abrasion Resistance: Good
Quarry site: Pyydysmäki, Viitasaari
Quarrying began in 1989
Amount of Quarries: 1
| Mechanical Properties |
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Density |
2680 kg/m3 |
| Water absorption |
0,17 wt % |
| Compressive strength |
144 MPa |
| Flexural strength |
10,7 MPa |
| Hardness |
6,1
Mohs |
| Mineral composition-% |
| Potash feldspar |
27 |
| Plagioclase |
30 |
| Quartz |
28 |
| Biotite |
12 |
| Amphibole |
2 |
| Other |
1 |
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