Belmont Rose Granite is widely recognized for its outstanding attractiveness and physical properties. The quality, clarity, consistency and colour is uniform throughout with all reserves being of monumental quality. The ASTM DATA of Belmont Rose granite are listed on the following:

PHYSICAL

  • Density (lbs/cu.ft.) = 168.0
  • Water Absorption 48 hr immersion (% by weight ) = 0.19
  • Abrasive Hardness Coeff. = 77.0
  • Bulk specific gravity = 2.69

MECHANICAL

  • Modulus of Elasticity in Compression (psi) = 8.98 x 10 to the power of 6
  • Modulus of Elasticity in Flexure (psi) = 4.0 x 10 to the power of 6
  • Compression strength (psi) = 21,700 (MPa 149.7)
  • Flexural strength (psi) = 1,670
  • Modulus of Rupture (psi) = 1624 (MPa 11.2)

THERMAL

  • Coeff of Expansion (in./in./Deg.F) = 2.48 x 10 to the power of 6
  • Conductivity (Btu in./sq. ft. hr. Deg.F) = 4.55
  • Capacity (Btu/lb. Deg. F) = 0.187