Shimla White slate

Shimla White slate/ quartzite is a fissionable light grey to nearly white displaying hues of green tones slate & is very hard. It is highly durable and brittle in texture, Shimla White slate / quartzite is highly accepted and appreciated for its snow capped appearance that it lends to the cladded building.

Shimla White slate / quartzite finds its usage in a variety of interiors and exterior applications. We are pleased to offer our clients shimla white slate / quartzites in various sizes in accordance with their specifications at reasonable prices. These stones are perfectly used in offices, hotels, restaurants and abodes that add elegance and splendor to interiors. Shimla White slate / quartzite works well with most other colors as it illuminates and reflects the energy of the colors of the surroundings.

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
Calliberated
One Face Calliberated &
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

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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