G633 Granite From China

G633 Granite From China

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Synonyms: A 033, Bally White, Barrie Grey, Barry Grey, Fun White, G3533, Jinjiang Neicuo Bai, Light Grey, NDG 035, Navy Mist, Nei Cuo Bai, Padang, Padang Chiaro, Padang G 633, Padang Hell, Padang Light, Padanga Hell, Padeng, Panda White, PS 8034, Salt + Pepper, Sesame Grey, Sesame White, Silvery Grey, White Neicuo Jinjiang., WG033

Origin: China, Jinjiang, Fujian province

Technical and physical characteristics
Bulk density: 2,63 kg/dm³
Bending strength: 15,3 N/mm²
Compression breaking load: 117,6 N/mm²
Water absorption: 0,355 ?(weight)-%

This stone internationally may be nominated as a granite however in the area of application of the European Standard (EN) this stone must be nominated as tonalite.

A fine-grained, medium grey tonalite

Tonalite: Tonalite is an igneous, plutonic (intrusive) rock, of felsic composition, with phaneritic texture. Feldspar is present as plagioclase (typically oligoclase or andesine) with 10% or less alkali feldspar. Quartz is present as more than 20% of the rock. Amphiboles and pyroxenes are common accessory minerals.