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QUARTZITE

PINK QUARZITE

pink quarzite

Origin

Latin America

Petrological family

Metamorphic quartz rock

Mineralogical Composition

quartz (80-90%) and muscovites including: lepidolite

Collection

Abitare Pavimenti

Selection

APTITUDES

propertiesPink quarzite: squared slabs, irregular slabs, copings and treads. Material available exclusively with natural surface. Origin: Latin america. Qualità: Hardness and resistance to wear; good aging while preserving the original appearance; suitable for harsh climates and strong temperature changes; suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, maritime shores; resistance to strong acids, oils and stains.
Hardness and resistance to wear
Hardness and resistance to wear
6
Chromatic homogeneity of the natural surface
Chromatic homogeneity of the natural surface
2
Good aging while preserving the original appearance
Good aging while preserving the original appearance
6
Suitable for harsh climates and strong temperature changes
Suitable for harsh climates and strong temperature changes
6
Suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, maritime shores
Suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, maritime shores
7
Resistance to strong acids, oils and stains
Resistance to strong acids, oils and stains
6

Score
[ from 1 to 2: Poor] [ from 3 to 5: Good ] [ from 6 to 7: High ]

PHYSICAL/MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

1

DENSITY

DENSITY

reference standard: UNI EN 1936

Apparent density

average value: 2592 Kg/m3

7

RESISTANCE TO IMBIBITION

RESISTANCE TO IMBIBITION

reference standard: UNI EN 13755

Water absorption at atmospheric pressure

average value: 0.10 % var. grams


6

RESISTANCE TO FROST

RESISTANCE TO FROST

reference standard: UNI EN 12371

Compressive strength after freezing cycles

average value: 0.10 mPa

Flexural strength after freezing cycles

average value: 15.50 mPa

7+

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

reference standard: UNI EN 1926

Uniaxial compressive strength

average value: 280.00 mPa
Note: Exceptional compressive strength.


3

flexural strength

flexural strength

reference standard: UNI EN 12372

Flexural strength under concentrated load

average value: 16.20 mPa

Scores
[ from 1 to 2: Poor] [ from 3 to 5: Good ] [ from 6 to 7: High ] [7+: Exceptional]

AVAILABLE PRODUCTS

Squared slabs
Squared slabs
17x37 / 22x47 / 27x57 / 37x37
natural surface
sawn sides
Note
Slabs with natural surface with nornal thickness: from 2,5 to 4 cm / thin: from 1,5 to 2,5 cm
Irregular slabs
Irregular slabs
normal (average diagonal 25 cm)
natural surface
split sides
Note
Slabs with natural surface with nornal thickness: from 2,5 to 4 cm / thin: from 1,5 to 2,5 cm
Copings and Treads
Copings and Treads
27x57 / 35 x end-to-end with bullnose edge
Material available exclusively with natural surface
Dimensions in cm.

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