Blue Pennant
A carboniferous sandstone from the Rhondda beds of Pennant Sandstone, from the Gwrhyd Quarry near Swansea in Wales. A fine grained blue grey sandstone with brown and ochre tones, which is hand crafted by the masons in a random walling style, characteristic of Welsh and Cumbrian building styles.
- STONE TYPE: Carboniferous Sandstone
- QUARRY LOCATION: Gwrhyd Quarry, Swansea
- QUARRY RECORDS DATE FROM: 2000
Physical performance of Blue Pennant |
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| Geological type | From the Rhondda beds of the Pennant series of Carboniferous Sandstone | |
| Colour/texture | Fine grained, predominantly blue grey in colour with some brown Sandstone tones | |
| Maximum size | Please consult | |
| Petrographic description | Awaiting test data | |
| Apparent density | Awaiting test data | |
| Open Porosity | Awaiting test data | |
| Water absorption | 0.74% | |
| Flexural strength | Awaiting test data | |
| Frost resistance | Awaiting test data | |
| Compressive strength | 122 MPa min | |
| Breaking Load at Dowel Hole | Awaiting test data | |
| Water Absorption by Capillarity | Awaiting test data | |
NOTE: This data should only be used as an indication of the future performance of the stone. Test results may not be representative of the whole quarry. The information given is for guidance only and is subject to alteration without notice. We recommend that customers contact Stancliffe Stone to ensure that the details are currently valid. Stone being a natural product may vary significantly in colour and texture within the same range of stone. The stone image on this page is only as accurate as the screen/print out device allows. It is strongly recommended that stone samples are requested to check colour and texture prior to ordering.