Balmoral Red
Data on Balmoral Red:
Stone Name: Balmoral Red Country of origin: Finland Catalog: Granite Color: Red Synonyms: CompressiveStrength: 1948kg/cm2 WaterAbsorption: 0.15% Density: 2630kg/m3 FlexuralStrength: 120kg/cm2 Quarry Location: Taivassalo, Ahainen Recommended Usage: Exterior building cladding, Interior wall panels, Counter tops and bars, monuments Keywords: Finland - Granite - Balmoral Red - Natural Stones Description: Other names: Balmoral granite, Rosso Balmoral GraniteSimilar stones: Rosso Toledo Ukraine, Capao Bonito Brazil
Balmoral Red granite is one of the most beautiful stones in the world. As with most granites, Balmoral Red is durable, long lasting and extremely hard. In fact, studies show that granite used outdoors, weathers at less than .125" per 1,000 years. Polished granite architecture from 1,000 years ago still maintains it polish. Workinggranite requires the use of diamon