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Types of stone SandstoneCaithness Siltstone

Caithness Siltstone

Historical record · 28.10.2026
Source: earlier stone catalogue data, source not documented · What the statuses mean
Rock type (classification): Sandstone Source: not documented
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location: Achscrabster Quarry, Spittal, Caithness,north of Scotland
Origin data source: not documented

Sample photo: Caithness Siltstone

Characteristics

The figures describe tested samples and may not hold for every product sold under this name. Figures without a documented source are for reference only.

Parameter from to avg meas. Source
Water absorption 0.2 % not documented
Density 2700 kg/m3 not documented
Сompressive strength 117 - 154 MPa not documented
Flexural strength 17.8 - 37.2 MPa not documented
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