Lazonby Sandstone

- Sandstone

United Kingdom

Item Details

Quarry Location: Lazonby village, Lower Eden Valley of Cumbria

Water Absorption: 2.5 %

Density: 2325 kg/m3

Flexural Strength: 4.2 N/mm2 (dry/perp)

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

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

Additional Names: Lazonby Fell Sandstone, Lazonby Red Sandstone, Plumpton Red Sandstone, Stoneraise Red Sandstone, Bowscar Red Lazonby Sandstone, Lazonby Stone, Cumbria Sandstone, Cumbria Red Sandstone,Lazonby Sandstone

Description:

Lazonby Sandstone is a medium-grained sandstone characterized by its salmon pink coloration. Quarried in Lazonby village, situated in the Lower Eden Valley of Cumbria, England, this sandstone is renowned for its durability and strength.

The salmon pink hue of Lazonby Sandstone adds warmth and character to architectural projects. Its medium-grained texture suggests a balanced composition, providing both resilience and workability for various applications.

Due to its relatively hard nature, Lazonby Sandstone is particularly suitable for exposed applications, including steps and paving. Its robustness makes it ideal for outdoor use, where it can withstand weathering and heavy foot traffic.

Overall, Lazonby Sandstone offers a combination of aesthetic appeal and practicality, making it a popular choice for both traditional and contemporary architectural designs in the region and beyond.

SPECIFICATION

Density ...(kg/m3)2325

Compressive Strength ... (N/mm3)

Absorbtion ...(%)2.5

Saturation Coefficient...0.5

Porosity... (%)12

Acid Immersion Test...Pass

Salt Crystallisation ...(%)-0.23

Flexural Strength... (dry/perp)(N/mm²)4.2