Bluestone is a fine to medium grained arkosic sandstone (geologically referred to as feldspathic sandstone classified as a sedimentary stone) comprised of mainly quartz, feldspars, micas and accessory iron, titanium, magnesium and calcium minerals. Most market grade bluestones are indurated with silica cements with lesser percentages of calcium carbonate or clay mineral cementation of sand grain particles.
Property
Test Method
Unit
Typical Value
Blue Stone
Compressive Strength
ASTM C-1701
PSI
13,067
Modulus of Rupture
ASTM C-991
PSI
1767
Abrasion Resistance
ASTM C-1353
-
16.00
Absorption
ASTM C-97
%
1.92
Bulk Specific Gravity
ASTM C-97
-
2.546
Notes:
Modified
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