Testing has established that sandstone in our Capricorn Buff and Heritage Rose areas is a top quality dimension stone suitable for restoration work.
This sandstone is medium grained, composed of a framework of quartz and altered felsic volcanic rock grains, set in a binder of secondary silica and goethite and a clay matrix, which gives the stone its hardness and durability.
Colours
Our sandstone colours comprise:
Capricorn Buff
Capricorn Buff with variations
Heritage Rose
Brown Banded
Q8
Q8 Light Banded
Multicolour
Test Specs / Technical Data available upon request
Benefits
One of mother natures finest products made millions of year ago.
Unique and luxurious - exudes class.
Natural product, straight from the earth, ecofriendly.
Insulative properties as a building material, cool in the summer, warm in the winter.
Natural Feel and texture.
We have proven resource of top quality sandstone. Testing and history has confirmed the quality and durability of the stone.
The huge quantity available (in excess of 1 million m3 of dimension stone) ensures continuity of supply into the foreseeable future.
Please note the below images are for illustrative purposes only. Sandstone is a natural product and subject to variation in colour.
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Capricorn Sandstone Quarries Australia owners have over 50 years experience in sandstone quarrying, manufacturing and exporting. Our company has been quarrying at Stanwell since 1994 and a substantial financial investment has been directed towards machinery and quarry development. Sandstone from the quarry built many fine buildings in 1800s and early 1900s which remain solid today - a testament to its quality and durability. Since 1994 we have been supplying QLD and NSW government and council projects both new work and restoration. We have supplied many large commercial projects in QLD and NSW. Capricorn Sandstone Quarries Australia currently export large volumes of sandstone block to China for luxury residential projects