Petrographic Analysis

Classification

Igneous rock

Rock name

Syenogranite

Apparent Density

2,610 g/cm³

Apparent Porosity

1,14%

Water absortion

0,44%

Uniaxial compressive strength

117,77 MPa

Resistence to abrasion

0,94 mm

Modulus of rupture (three point bending)

Average of 10 samples (dry + saturated)

13,27 MPa

Flexural strength by four points bending

Average of 10 samples (dry + saturated)

14,39 MPa

Hard body impact resistance

52 cm

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion

5,80 x 10-³ mm
              ______

              (m x ºC)

Frost resistance

103,9 MPa

Weakening Coefficient

0,88