Physical Properties

CHARACTERISTICS	QUARTSTONE	TEST METHOD
Concentrated / Point Load	33.0 KN	IS 1237 - 2012
Uniform Load	374 KN	IS 1121 – Part I
Uniform Strength	4.15 N / Sq.mm	IS 1121 – Part I
Ultimate Load	47.9 KN
Impact Load	560	Energy Observed in Joules
Compressive Strength	85 N / Sq.mm	IS 516 – 1959 (Reaffirmed 2008)
Mass	0.422 kg	IS 516 – 1959 (Reaffirmed 2008)
Breaking Load	1900 KN	IS 516 – 1959 (Reaffirmed 2008)
Breaking Strength	6051 N	IS 13630 (Part-6) 2006
Flexural Strength	10.1 N / Sq.mm	IS 13630 (Part-6) 2006
Water Absorption	< 0.30 %
Bulk Density	1545 kg / Cu.m
Slipperiness	Antiskid with Co-efficient of Friction > 0.6
Finish	Matt Finish
Acid-Alkali Resistance	Resistant to Acids & Alkali
Shear Resistance	High
Resistance To Heavy Duty Hard Wheel	High
Surface Abrasion Resistance	High Abrasion Resistance. Deep Abrasion Volume Loss < 144 cu.mm
Scratch Hardness (Mohs)	High Mohs Hardness > 7