Red - Granite
Finland
Item Details
Quarry Location:
Porkkala
Water Absorption:
0.26 By Weight %
Density:
2610 kg/m3 (163 lb/ft³)
Flexural Strength:
10.9 MPa
Compressive Strength:
180 MPa (26.1 x 103 psi)
Recommended Usage:
Suitable for interior and exterior applications
Additional Names:
Porkala Granite,Finnish Coral,Finnish Korall,Porkala Red,Rojo Porkala,Porkkala Granite
Description:
Porkkala Red is large-grained, red granite quarried by Finska near Helsinki. The material is also known as Finnish Koral.
Porkkala Red is quarried in large quantities and is regularly stocked at Finska and by some large international stone processors and block dealers.
Porkkala Red is suitable for both exterior and interior purposes. Mainly used as a building stone for facades, floors and interior wall claddings.