Granit
Finer in crystal than Red Aswan and lighter in tone, Rosa Sinai carries a pink ground with a bright mineral sparkle that shows most under a polish. At distance it reads as a warm neutral; up close the crystal structure does the work.
One practical warning comes with this stone. It is sold under two names — Rosa Sinai and Rosa Aswan — and it sits in a family where several Egyptian granites share a city. Specify the full name, and confirm it against a sample from the actual batch rather than a catalogue photograph. "Aswan granite" on its own is not a specification, and the confusion costs real money on site.
Polished for interiors and cladding, flamed or bush hammered where the surface has to hold a foot.
| Absorption d’eauASTM C 97 | 0.12 % |
|---|---|
| Masse volumique apparenteASTM C 97 | 2634 |
| Module de ruptureASTM C 99 | 2300 psi |
| Résistance à la compressionASTM C 170 | 21500 psi |
| Résistance à l’abrasionASTM C 241 | 45.5 Ha |
| Résistance à la flexionASTM C 880 | 2400 psi |
Valeurs typiques pour cette pierre. La pierre naturelle varie d’un banc et d’un bloc à l’autre — demandez-nous la fiche d’essai à jour avant de prescrire.
