Aqua Blue Gneiss
PRIMARY AND (OTHER) TRADE NAMES: AQUA BLUE?
QUARRY LOCATION: Mosinee, Marathon County, Wisconsin
MATERIALS CLASS: Metamorphic
GEOLOGICAL DESIGNATION: Gneiss/Amphibolite
COLOR RANGE: Rustic, weathered, dark blue stone, may contain rust coloring, white quartz or green veining
APPLICATIONS: Architectural – Full Veneer (Boulder), Thin Veneer (Boulder)
Landscape – Retaining Wall, Specimen Boulder
FINISHES: Fractured or Natural (Rustic) Face
TECHNICAL INFORMATION*
Test Method - American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Dry Density 189.3 pcf ASTM C97-96
Bulk Specific Gravity 3.03 ASTM C97-96
Absorption 0.00% ASTM C97-96
Modulus of Rupture 2,910 psi ASTM C99-87
Compressive Strength 22,710 psi ASTM C170-90
Freeze-Thaw Weight Loss <0.5% ASTM C67-94
Mohs Hardness 7
* Note: The ASTM results above are for reference only and are averages representative of recent tests.
Because stone is a natural product variations can occur.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Coarse-Grained Plagioclase-Hornblende Gneiss
Plagioclase-Feldspar 58%
Hornblende 40%
Magnetite 2%
Fine-Grained Quartz-Hornblende Gneiss
Quartz 50%
Hornblende 30%
Silicate 15%
Iron-Oxide 2%
Feldspar 3%
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Hello ! I am a sculptor looking for beautiful blue gneiss blocks. I am looking for fresh rocks to make sculptures with, preferably rough rocks weighing at least 100lbs. Can you help me? Do you sell raw rocks? Thanks for your time and help! Laurent Boucheron http://laurent-boucheron.com/
The request includes: 1. surface finished, size 2. quantity required