Polycor Companies
Granite | Quarried in Bethel, VT, USA
Bethel White® displays a flawless, even grain and purity of color that truly makes it the most prized in the world. It’s the gold standard that all other white granites must measure up to.
Absorption by weight
ASTM C97
0.256%
0.256%
Density
ASTM C97
164.4lb/ft3
2633.44kg/m3
Compressive strength
ASTM C170
34 027Psi
234.61MPa
Modulus of rupture
ASTM C99
1 937Psi
13.36MPa
Flexural strength
ASTM C880
1 871Psi
12.9MPa
There are many ways to delve into the beauty and elegance of French culture: You can focus on the food or art. But why not take a tour of France through natural stone? A feature of many of France’s famed monuments and buildings - whether 19th century designs or bold modern ones - is prized natural stone from French and American quarries. Buildings and structures made of natural stone are part of France’s collective memory and identity. They have contributed to the country’s famously elegant and harmonious aesthetic. Its exceptional durability is a feature equal to its fine appearance, as many a well-preserved building or monument attests.
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