African Red

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African Red

 

Technical data card

  • Classification: Granite
  • Availability: Good
  • Average block dimensions: Medium
  • Main application: Inside/Outside
  • Slab variation coefficient: Limited
  • Compression tensile strength: 2250 kg/cm2
  • Tensile strength after freeze-thaw cycles: 2120 kg/cm2
  • Unitary modulus of bending tensile strength: 185 kg/cm2
  • Heat expansion coefficient: 0,0086 mm/m°C
  • Water imbibition coefficient: 0,002200
  • Impact strength: 54 cm
  • Frictional wear: –
  • Mass by unit of volume: 2516 kg/m3
African Red Granite from south Africa with a ruby red color alternating with black. Possible applications: Floors and Cladding in interiors and exteriors. Ventilated walls. Swimming pool surrounds. Stairs, tables. Sinks, Kitchen Tops, Shower bases. Finishes: Polished, honed, brushed, sanded, bush-hammered, waterjet and brushed, flame-finished.