Himachal Black Quartzite

Himachal Black Quartzite is very hard stone and normally used for flooring both for inside and outside. Most of quartzite comes in thin thickness like 10 to 20 mm and Silver grey comes also in blocks so we can get six side sawn tiles and slabs in silver grey. Normally quartzite is available in sawn edges and silver grey also available in six side sawn finish. Quartzite is available in many surfaces like, Natural, Honed, Polished, Shot Blasted, Brushed, Lather Finish, & Vibrated finish (Tumbled). Also it is available in a combination of surfaces like honed and then sandblasted. Sizes, thickness, Edges and surface can be customized.

Specification

Classification Slate
Quarry Deposit Layered
Quarry Excavation Hand Split Layers
Chisel Splitting Possible
Gang Saw Sawing Not Possible
Offered In Tiles, Slabs, Cut to size pavements, Flags
 
Both Faces Natural One Face Natural & One Face Calli-
berated
One Face Calli-
berated & One Face Honed
Standared Dimensions Only in Higher Thickness
Tailor-Made Specifications Possible
Carved Articles Not Possible
Recommended Applications Interiors and Exteriors
Suitability Medium to Low Traffic
Consistency Multicolour
Fragility Sound
Delivery 2 to 3 weeks


Technical Specification for Himachal Black Slate

Technical Information Value ASTM/ INDIAN Standards
Water absorption, % by weight 0.07 C-97
Density (Bulk specific gravity) 2.65 C-97
Modulus of rupture, N/ mm2 Dry - 41
Wet - 15
C-99
Compressive Strength N/ mm2 Dry - 117
Wet - 100
C-170
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