Bentheimer Gold Sandstone

- Sandstone

Germany

Item Details

Quarry Location: Bad Bentheim town, southwestern part of Lower Saxony

Water Absorption: 0.2 %

Density: 1983 kg/m3

Compressive Strength: 41.4 MPa

Recommended Usage: Monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, wall panels, reliefs, window sills, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces, cobbles, pavers, curbstone

Finishing Surface: Polished,Flamed,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling

Additional Names: Bentheimer Sandstein, Bentheim Sandstein, Bentheimer Stein, Bentheim Gold Sandstone, Bentheim Sandstone,Bentheimer Gold Sandstone

Description:

Bentheimer Gold Sandstone is a fine-grained natural stone characterized by its golden beige base with reddish flowy veins and shades. Quarried in Bad Bentheim town, situated in the southwestern part of Lower Saxony in Germany, this sandstone exhibits exceptional hardness due to its quartzitic composition. The interplay of colors and textures creates a striking visual contrast, making Bentheimer Gold Sandstone an ideal choice for both interior and exterior applications. Its durability and unique aesthetic appeal make it suitable for a variety of architectural projects, including building facades, flooring, paving, and wall cladding. Bentheimer Gold Sandstone adds warmth and elegance to any space, enhancing the overall ambiance with its natural beauty and timeless charm.

Typical composition of Quartz: 91.7%, Feldspar: 4.86%, Clay: 2.68%, Pyrite and Iron Hydroxides: 0.17%