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:: Kanmantoo Bluestone

Kanmantoo Bluestone Pty Ltd


Quarry, Proctor Road, Kanmantoo, South Australia, 5252 Australia
P O Box 196, North Adelaide, South Austrlia 5006, Australia
Telephone +61 8 8538 5455 - Facsimile +61 8 8239 0900 - Mobile +61 0417 833 786
Email kanmantoo@senet.com.au - Web www.kanmantoobluestone.com.au

Details
NameKanmantoo Bluestone
Substitute NamesBluestone/Flagstone-Schist
Colour and VeiningSteel blue background colour with varigated warm automn tone ranging from yellow-brown to blue green
Stone TypeBluestone
Quarry LocationSouth Australia
AvailabilityExcellent
Typical Physical Properties
Bulk Density2.7 t/m3
Compressive Strength (dry/wet)209/153Mpa
Flexural Strength (dry/wet)N/A
Abrasion Resistance48
Slip ResistanceLow
Physical Characteristics
TextureDense, fine to medium
InclusionsDense graining
Degree of PolishN/A
Variation of TonalityMedium/High
CharacteristicsRustic Autumn Tones
Finishes AvailableNatural split surface
Forms AvailableSlabs, blocks, tiles and cobbles
Petrographic Analysis
Quartz75%
Biotite Mica25%



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