Red - Sandstone
Quarry Location: 6 kilometers south of Kirchevo, Lesidren, Ablanica - Lovec
Water Absorption: 1.16 %
Density: 2630 - 2665 kg/m3
Compressive Strength: 132.0 - 167.8 MPa
Recommended Usage: Building stone,countertops, sinks, monuments, pool coping, sills, ornamental stone, interior, exterior
Finishing Surface: Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled
Additional Names: Kirchevo,Kirtchevit Sandstone,Kirchevo Red Sandstone, Kirchevo Sandstone, Kirchevo Stone,Kirchevo,Kirchevo Sandstone
The “Kirchevo” deposit has a concession area of 144 000 m2, located 6 kilometers south of Kirchevo, Lovech municipality. At “Kirchevo” quarry we extract red sandstone, suitable for the production of curbs and pavestones of different sizes. The sandstone coloring is warm, saturated red to brown-red color. The red sandstone is very dense and solid, especially suitable for the production of pavestones for road pavement, sidewalks, parking areas and alleys. From the extracted red sandstone blocks can be produced standard pavestones with dimensions of 5x5x5 cm, 7x7x7 cm and 9x9x9 cm. The production technology allows for the production of pavestones based on individual requests. With its exceptional density and outstanding coloring, the red sandstone is extremely suitable for exterior use and decoration.
Physico-mechanical test results:
volume weight – 2.63 g/cm3
specific weight – 2.665 g/cm3
water absorption – 1.16 %
compression strength in dry state – 167.8 MPa
frost resistance coefficient - 0,98
“Micro-Deval” abrasion – 1.8%