White Rusty Granite

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Granite
- Origin:
China (Shandong province) - Recommended Usage:
- kitchen and bathroom countertop, monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, window sills, balustrades, columns, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, fireplaces, pavers, cobbles, curbstone
- Additional Names:
- Shandong Rust Granite, Shandong White Rust Granite, in China stone market:山东白锈石(Shāndōng Bái Xiùshí), White Rusty Granite
- Finished Surface:
- Polished,Flamed,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Leathered,Water Jet,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 0.50 %
- Density:
- 2680 kg/m³
- Flexural Strength:
- 14.1 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 169.8 MPa
Description
White Rusty Granite is a natural granite quarried in Shandong Province, China, featuring a warm creamy beige to light-tan background with a classic salt-and-pepper appearance. The surface contains translucent white and light-grey crystals, dark grey to black mineral grains, and subtle rusty-brown to orange accents that give the stone its distinctive character.
Texture & Pattern
The stone has a medium- to coarse-grained crystalline texture with tightly distributed mineral grains. Its speckled pattern combines light feldspar and quartz crystals with darker biotite or hornblende grains and scattered iron-bearing rusty tones, creating a natural, warm and slightly mottled appearance.
Technical Specifications
- Water Absorption: 0.50 %
- Density: 2,680 kg/m³
- Flexural Strength: 14.1 MPa
- Compressive Strength: 169.8 MPa
- Mohs Hardness: Approximately 6–7
Chemical Composition
Typical estimated composition; values may vary by quarry block. Component Approx. % by Weight:
- SiO₂: 68–72%
- Al₂O₃: 14–16%
- K₂O: 4–6%
- Na₂O: 3–5%
- CaO: 1–3%
- Fe₂O₃: 1–3%
- MgO: 0.5–2%
- TiO₂: 0.1–0.5%
- Other: <1%
Mineral Composition
- Quartz: 25–35%
- Plagioclase Feldspar: 30–40%
- K-Feldspar: 15–25%
- Biotite: 3–8%
- Hornblende: 1–5%
- Accessory minerals: <3%
Applications
White Rusty Granite is suitable for:
- Exterior and interior wall cladding
- Flooring
- Staircases and steps
- Countertops and vanities, Kitchen worktops
- Window sills
- Building façades
- Paving and landscaping
- Outdoor monuments
- Kerbs and architectural elements
Its relatively low water absorption and good mechanical strength make it suitable for both interior and exterior applications, subject to project-specific testing.
Maintenance
White Rusty Granite is durable and relatively easy to maintain.
- Clean with a pH-neutral stone cleaner.
- Avoid strong acids and harsh chemicals.
- Wipe spills promptly. For countertops, use cutting boards and protective mats.
- Apply a suitable penetrating sealer when required.
- Periodically inspect and reseal high-traffic or outdoor surfaces according to usage.
- Avoid abrasive cleaning products that may dull polished surfaces.











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