Yellow - Trachyte
Italy
Item Details
Quarry Location:
Zovon di Vò, Monti Euganei, Provincia di Padova, Veneto
Water Absorption:
1.74 %
Density:
2520 kg/m3
Flexural Strength:
19.0 MPa
Compressive Strength:
171.0 - 177.0 MPa
Recommended Usage:
Building Ornaments, Flagstone,Coping, Pavers, Slabs, Sculptures, Window Sills, Stairs
Additional Names:
Trachite di Zovon,Trachite Zovonite Calda Variegata,Zovonite Giallo,Trachite di Zo,Trachite di Zovon
Description:
Trachite di Zovon is a igneous volcanic stone. The mineral assemblage consists of essential alkali feldspar; relatively minor plagioclase and quartz or a feldspathoid such as nepheline may also be present. Trachytes are common in Europe, in Australia, East Africa, Madagascar and in many other districts.
Petrographic definition: trachite
Massa Unit Volume: 2520 Kg / m3
Water Absorption: 1.74%
Breaking Load Compression Simple: 171 MPa
Compression breaking load after freezing: 177 MPa
Tensile indirect through Flex: 19.0 MPa
Coefficient relative Abrasion (referred to Granite St. Fedelino): 0.80
Source: Università di Padova