Halldale
A unique, beautifully coloured sandstone from the Millstone Grit Series of the Carboniferous Age, from the HalIdale Quarry, Darley Dale in Derbyshire.
Halldale varies in texture from fine to course grained and colour from pink to buff with brown speckles. The distinctive veining within Halldale provides a unique opportunity to enhance the design of prestigious specification projects.
- STONE TYPE: Carboniferous Millstone Grit
- QUARRY LOCATION: Halldale Quarry, Darley Dale, Derbyshire
- QUARRY RECORDS DATE FROM: 1910
Physical performance of Halldale |
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| Geological type | Sandstone | |
| Colour/texture | Pink, Buff - Fine to coarse grained | |
| Maximum size | Please consult | |
| Petrographic description | Sandstone | BSEN 12407: 2007 |
| Apparent density | 2287 Kgm -3 | BSEN 1936 : 2006 |
| Open Porosity | 13.32% | BSEN 1936 : 2006 |
| Water absorption | 4.36% (by wt) | BSEN 13755: 2002 |
| Flexural strength | 6.4 MPa | BSEN 13161: 2008 |
| Frost resistance | 6.8 MPa | BSEN 13161: 2008 |
| Compressive strength | 72.57 MPa | BSEN 1926: 2006 |
| 78.92 MPa | BSEN 772-1:2000 | |
| Breaking Load at Dowel Hole | 1180 N | BSEN 13364:2002 |
| Water Absorption by Capillarity | 24.97 g/m2/s | BSEN 1925:1999 |
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.