Berea Sandstone

About
Item Details
- Material Type:
- Sandstone
- Origin:
United States (Amherst, Cleveland, Ohio) - Primary Color(s):
- Beige
- Recommended Usage:
- Monuments, building stone, ornamental stone, stairs, interior, exterior wall and floor applications, mosaic, waterjet pattern, wall panels, table tops, window sills, wall and pool copings, pool pavers, sculptures, cobbles, pavers, curbstone
- Additional Names:
- Berea Beige Sandstone, Ohio Sandstone, Amherst Sandstone, Berea Sandstone
- Finished Surface:
- Flamed,Bush Hammered,Tumbled,Brushed,Honed,Split,Machine Cut,Natural Surface,Sandblasted,Acid Washing,Combed,Water Jet,Filled,Chiseled,Pickling
Testing
- Water Absorption:
- 6.2 %
- Density:
- 2119 Kg/m3
- Flexural Strength:
- 5.28 MPa
- Compressive Strength:
- 70.1 MPa
Description
Berea Sandstone is a natural stone with a distinctive and earthy appearance, hailing from the region of Amherst, Cleveland, Ohio. Here are some key features of this sandstone:
Color Palette: Berea Sandstone is characterized by its fine-grained texture, which gives it a smooth and consistent appearance. The primary color is a dark beige with intriguing brown speckles, creating a sense of depth and character. Additionally, earthy gray hues are interwoven into the stone's composition, adding further visual interest.
Origin: This sandstone is quarried in Amherst, Cleveland, Ohio. The Amherst region is renowned for its production of high-quality sandstone, making Berea Sandstone a sought-after choice for various applications.
Berea Sandstone is a versatile and durable material that lends itself well to a variety of construction and design uses, such as building facades, flooring, and even decorative elements. Its fine-grained texture, unique coloration, and durability make it a valuable and popular resource in the realm of natural stone.
ASTM C170 Compressive Strength PSI 70.1 MPa
ASTM C-99 Modules of Rupture 5.28 MPa
ASTMC-97 Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity
Absorption Bulk Specific Gravity
6.2 % -- 2119 Kg/m3
ASTM C-241Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
Abrasive Hardness Value (1.1a) 9.48
Berea Sandstone Facts
Silica (SiO2): 93.13%
Alumina (A12O3): 3.86%
Ferric Oxide (Fe2O3): 0.11%
Ferrous Oxide (FeO): 0.54%
Magnesium Oxide (MgO): 0.25%
Calcium Oxide (CaO): 0.10%
Alkali: Alk
Loss on Ignition: 1.43%






























