Polycor Companies
Granite | Quarried in Saint-Nazaire, QC, Canada
A great Canadian classic, this timeless granite comes from a quarry that is exclusive to Polycor. It’s also one of the few black granites that doesn’t require any resin or dye, making it deal for countless applications.
Absorption by weight
ASTM C97
0.10%
0.101%
Density
ASTM C97
179lb/ft3
2 867.30kg/m3
Compressive strength
ASTM C170
22 122Psi
152.53MPa
Modulus of rupture
ASTM C99
1 868Psi
12.88MPa
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