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Physical and Thermal Properties of Common Stones
Type of stone =
Granite
Marble
Slate
Sandstone
Limestone
Density, lb/ft
3
=
Compressive strength, x10
-3
=
Rupture modulus, x10
-3
, lb/in
2
=
Shearing strength, x10
-3
lb/in
2
=
Young's modulus x 10
-6
lb/in
2
=
Modulus of rigidity x 10
-6
lb/in
2
=
Poisson's ratio =
Abrasion-hardness index 9ASTM C241-51) =
Porosity, vol % =
48-h water absorption (ASTM C97) =
Thermal conductivity btu/(ft-h-
°F) =
Coefficient of thermal expansion x 10-6, per
°F =
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