Porkkala Red

Technical properties  
Density 2610 kg/m³ (163 lb/ft³)
Young's modulus 62.5 GPa (9.1 x 10^6 psi)
Compressive strength 180 MPa (26.1 x 10³ psi)
Modulus of rupture (Bending test) 10.9 MPa (1580 psi)
Water absorption/Porosity 0.26/0.68 %
Hardness: Vickers/Mohs -/5.6
Mineral composition  
Microcline 48 %
Quartz 31 %
Plagioclase 11 %
Hornblende 6 %
Biotite 4 %

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Porkkala Red is large-grained, red granite quarried by Finska near Helsinki. The material is also known as Finnish Koral.

Availability

Porkkala Red is quarried in large quantities and is regularly stocked at Finska and by some large international stone processors and block dealers.

Suitability

Porkkala Red is suitable for both exterior and interior purposes. Mainly used as a building stone for facades, floors and interior wall claddings.

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