Cherry Fields Granite Polished Slabs, Tiles

Cherry Fields® Granite from our quarry in the Jonesboro area

Our latest featured granite originates from Downeast Maine. Its vibrant color resembles the blazing orange of the Maine blueberry fields in autumn.

Cherry Fields® ASTM Testing

A third-party used ASTM Standards to test the strength of Cherry Fields®, and found the following results:

ASTM C97 Standard Test Method: 0.20% Absorption by weight; .40% maximum required.

ASTM C97 Standard Test Method: 164.1 lb/ft3 Density; 160 lbs/ft3 minimum required.

ASTM C170 Standard Test Method: 27,270 psi Compressive strength; 19,000 psi minimum required.

ASTM C1353 Standard Test Method: 226 HA Abrasion resistance; 25.0 HA minimum required.

ASTM C880 Standard Test Method: 1457.25 psi Flexural strength; 1,200 psi minimum required.

A third-party used ASTM C1549 Standard Test Method to test the solar reflectivity of Cherry Fields® and Cherry Fields® with a flamed finish obtained a 0.34 solar reflectivity. Using the LEED v4 rating system for LEED Certification, you can receive 2 points as a result of Heat Island Reduction. To achieve 2 points for a non-roof area, the paving material must score a .33 solar reflectivity or higher upon installation.