Granite consisting of feldspar minerals and quartz. The feldspar can be seen under light as 2-4 cm crystals distinguishable by their greyish green glow. Quartz is slightly bluish; the quartz content varies. The structure is unaligned. Suitable for all applications both indoors and outdoors.
Colour variation: Minor
Weather resistance: Good
Wear resistance: Good
Place of extraction: Kiuruvesi
Technical characteristics:
Density: 2,785 kg/m3
Water absorption: 0.10 p-%
Compressive strength: 187 Mpa
Flexural strength: 16.0 Mpa
Hardness: 6.0 Mohs
Mineral composition:
Orthoclase: 33%
Plagioclase: 36%
Quartz: 5%
Orthopyroxene: 12%
Hornblende: 6%
Biotite: 3%
Other: 5%
How to find the quarry:
Address: Liiterimäentie, 74640 Kiuruvesi.
Drive 40 km from Pielavesi towards Kiuruvesi. After this, turn right to the Taipaleenlahdentie road and drive approx. 700 m. Turn left at the Musti/Tuomela sign. Drive approx. 300 m and turn left at the ’20’ sign. Drive 300 m and turn left before the building. The 600 m long road takes you to the quarry.