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SHIMLA WHITE SLATE STONES
Description
SHIMLA WHITE SLATE STONES
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
SPECIFICATION
| Classification | Slate |
| Offered in | Tiles, Slabs, Cut to Size Pavements and Flags |
| Finishes Offered | Both Faces Natural One Face Natural & One Face Calli- berated One Face Calli- berated & One Face Honed |
| Standard Specifications | Only in Higher Thickness |
| Tailor-Made Specifications | Possible |
| Recommended Applications | Interiors & Exteriors |
| Delivery | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Quarry Deposit | Layered |
| Quarry Excavation | Hand Split Layers |
| Chisel Splitting | Possible |
| Gang Saw Sawing | Not Possible |
| Carved Articles | Not Possible |
| Suitability | Medium to Low Traffic |
| Consistency | Multicolour |
| Fragility | Sound |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| 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 |
