Grey - Trachyte
Quarry Location: Vitorchiano, Soriano nel Cimino, Provincia di Viterbo, Lazio
Water Absorption: 4.28 %
Density: 2225 kg/m3
Flexural Strength: 5.2 MPa
Compressive Strength: 25.5 - 44.2 MPa
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
Additional Names: Grey Volcanic Tuff, Grigio Peperino Trachyte, Peperino Gray Trachyte, Peperino Grigio Trachite, Peperino Grey Trachyte, Peperino di Viterbo Trachyte, Peperino Duro Trachyte, Peperino Soriana Trachyte, Peperino di Soriano Trachyte, Peperino Trachyte del Cimino, Peperino Verdolino Trachyte, Trachite Peperino Soriano, Trachite Tuscia, Trachite Vetusta, Peperino Vitorchiano Trachyte
Peperino Grigio Trachyte is a distinctive natural stone characterized by its ash grey color and fine grain texture. It is a volcanic conglomerate composed of fragments of basalt and scoriae, which are igneous volcanic rocks. Quarried in the Vitorchiano and Soriano nel Cimino regions of Provincia di Viterbo, Lazio, Italy, this stone carries a rich geological history and unique aesthetic appeal. The ash grey hue of Peperino Grigio Trachyte, combined with its fine grain texture and volcanic origin, lends it a rugged yet refined appearance, making it a popular choice for various architectural and design applications. Its durability and versatility make it suitable for use in indoor and outdoor projects such as flooring, wall cladding, paving, and decorative accents, adding character and charm to any space.
Petrographic definition: ignimbrite quarzolatitica
Massa Unit Volume: 2225 Kg/m3
Water Absorption: 4.28%
Breaking Load Compression Simple: 44.2 MPa
Compression breaking load after freezing: 25.5 MPa
Elastic Modulus Tangent: 27,400 MPa
Tensile indirect through Flex: 5.2 MPa
Coefficient relative Abrasion (referred to Granite St. Fedelino): 0.25
Impact resistance: minimum fall height: 40 cm
Linear thermal expansion coefficient of 4.3 x 10-5 0C-1
Knoop microhardness: 1933 MPa
Source: Politecnico di Torino