Mint Fossil Sandstone; yellow mint sandstone with 30 – 40% fossil markings in scattering of leaf prints-like patterns completely natural, warm and pleasing. This stone is having unique fern like fossil shapes on them which are formed by mineral deposits on these stones, which helps in adding a distinctive touch to its appearance. It is beautiful natural Sandstone paving with a mixture of yellow, buff, and ripened mango colors. With its natural tones and shades, Fossil Sandstone paving blends in with any surrounding.
Due to the individual characteristics of hand quarried natural stone, each piece has its own unique look and may vary in color & texture and print from other pieces of the same type of stone.
Mint Fossil Sandstone has the property of being chiseled and dressed into smooth surface or can be carved into various shapes. It is extensively used as roofing and flooring stones, as well as for paving and paneling purposes. It has also used in the form of beams, pillars arches, doors and window sills, wall facings, fence posts and milestone etc. This stone is highly resistant to acids, alkalis and salinity and it provides resistance to thermal variance also and is therefore suitable for construction of building near seashore or as a flooring material and wall facing in chemical industries due to its acid and alkali resistant properties.
Classification | Mint Fossil | ||
Quarry Deposit | Compact | ||
Quarry Excavation | Block | ||
Chisel Splitting | Not Possible | ||
Gang Saw Sawing | Possible | ||
Offered in | Block, Slabs and Tiles | ||
Finishes Offered | Natural, Sandblasted, Honed, Brushed | ||
Standard Specifications | Random Slabs 2cm and 3cm thick | ||
Cut to size tiles 20mm and 30mm Thick
* Only in Higher Thickness |
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Tailor-Made Specifications | Possible | ||
Carved Articles | Possible | ||
Recommended Applications | Interiors & Exteriors | ||
Suitability | Medium to Low Traffic | ||
Consistency | Fair | ||
Fragility | Sound | ||
Delivery | 2 to 3 weeks |
Technical Information | Value | ASTM/ INDIAN Standards |
Water absorption, % by weight | 0.15 | C-97 |
Density (Bulk specific gravity) | 2.65 | C-97 |
Modulus of rupture, N/ mm2 | Dry – 11 Wet – 15 |
C-99 |
Compressive Strength N/ mm2 | Dry – 117 Wet – 100 |
C-170 |
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