Characteristics | Unit | Range Of Values | ||
Quartz Stone | Marble/Granite | |||
Density | Kg/d m3 | 2.3 - 2.4 | 2.35-2.45 | |
Water absorption | % (Masse) % (Volume) |
< 0.08 0.1 - 0.2 |
0.04 | |
Flexural strength (Modulus of rupture) |
Mpa Mpa |
35 - 58 41.3 - 56.8 |
38.5 | |
Compressive strength | Mpa | 120 - 240 | --- | |
Surface scratch hardness | Mohs | 6 - 7 | 5 | |
Resistence to deep abrasion | cm3/50cm2 index mm3 |
60 - 100 58 - 63 116 - 165 |
--- --- 215 |
|
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
m/m°C | 10 - 30×10-6 | 10 - 26×10-6 | |
Dimensional stability | --- | Class A | Class A | |
Surface slip resistance | --- | Honed400 R9 | Honed400 R9 | |
Resistance to chemicals(acids) | --- | Not affected | --- | |
Frost resistance | --- | Complies with the standards |
--- | |
Combustion reaction | --- | B1 | B1 | |
Surface spread of flame | --- | Suitable | --- |
Notes :
1. Indicative average figure of the values of the single components
2. In house testing in China apply Chinese standard