Brown - Tuff
Quarry Location: Dscherwesch, Erivan
Water Absorption: 0.10 %
Density: 1700-2100 kg/m3
Flexural Strength: 5.0 MPa
Compressive Strength: 17.0 - 50 MPa
Recommended Usage: Building stone, ornamental stone, garden stairs, interior, exterior wall applications, wall panels, wall reliefs, 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,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Additional Names: Armenia Tuff Stone, Dscherwesch Tuff Stone, Dscherwesch Brown Tufa Stone, Eriwan Tufa Stone, Erivan Volcanic Tuff Stone, Dscherwesch Ret Tuff Stone, Dsherwesh Brown Tuff Stone, Yerevan Tuff Stone, Yerevan Tuff,Yerevan Tuff Stone
Yerevan Tuff Stone is an igneous rock that originates from an explosive volcanic eruption. This distinctive stone, quarried in Dscherwesch, Erivan (Yerevan), is formed from the debris ejected during volcanic activity. As an igneous rock, it often contains a mixture of fragments such as bedrock, tephra (rock fragments ejected during an eruption), and volcanic ash.
The unique composition of Yerevan Tuff Stone is a result of the violent processes associated with volcanic explosions. The fragments within the stone bear evidence of the geological forces that shaped it. This may include various sizes of rock fragments, ash particles, and other volcanic materials embedded within the matrix of the stone.
Due to its geological origin and composition, Yerevan Tuff Stone is valued for its textured and visually dynamic appearance. It is commonly used in architectural and decorative applications, such as wall cladding and construction, where its distinct characteristics contribute to a unique and natural aesthetic. The geological history embedded in Yerevan Tuff Stone makes it a fascinating choice for those seeking a connection to the Earth's dynamic processes in their design projects.