Specs
- Thickness: 3/4 in to 1 1/2 in
- Facing Area per piece: 1/4 sq ft +/- to 1 1/4 sq ft +/-
- Corners: 3 in return minimum
- Weight: up to 15 lbs per sq ft
American Granite is a medium to coarse grained granite offering a rugged look. The weathered faces display earth tone colors including browns, tans, blues, and rust orange while the split faces offer a mix of blue, burgundy, pink, green, brown, black and white. Some pieces will include mica flecks, garnet inclusions and quartz crystals.
Ledge Cut: A fairly linear and rectangular shape with shallow varying heights. Most pieces reveal the split face with some seams blended into the mix.
Water Absoption % | Density (lb/ft3) | Specific Gravity |
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0.17 | 172.3 | 2.68 |
Modulus of Rupture Perpendicular | Modulus of Rupture Parallel |
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1,575 psi | 1,184 psi |
Modulus of Rupture Perpendicular | Modulus of Rupture Parallel |
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15,770 psi | 13,061 psi |
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