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CLIENT: Russell Stone Products DATE: 12/11/2003 208 Laurel Run Road Curwensville, PA 16833 Attn: Cynthia Russell REPORT NO: AG -1 ON SAMPLE OF: Natural / Dimension Stone Product Note- this stone came from the Bloom Run Quarry, Curwensville, Pennsylvania. SAMPLE RECEIVED: November 28, 2003 (Sampled & Saw Cut by Client and shipped to CTL) MARKED: Quality Control Testing________________________________________ EXAMINED WITH THE FOLLOWING per Letter dated 4/9/03 from CTL to Client. 1.) Density, lbs./ft3 (ASTM C97): 149.1, 148.0, 148.6. Average of 3 = 148.6 lbs./ft3 2.) Absorption, % (ASTM C97): 2.2, 2.3, 2.2 Average of 3 = 2.2% 3.) Compressive Strength, psi (ASTM C170): Dry-Perpendicular: 11,830 / 10,250 / 64,80 Average of 3 = 9520 psi Dry-Parallel: 6120 / 8540 / 5030 Average of 3 = 6560 psi Wet- Perpendicular: 14,220 / 11,930 / 11,570 Average of 3 = 12,570 psi Wet-Parallel: 9,580 / 8,320 / 11,910 Average of 3 = 9940 psi 4.) Modulus of Rupture, psi (ASTM C99): Dry-Perpendicular: 1200 / 1300 / 1150 Average of 3 = 1220 psi Wet- Perpendicular: 1100 / 1060 / 1090 Average of 3 = 1080 psi 5.) Abrasion Resistance (ASTM C241): Abrasive Hardness Value: 22.1 / 17.5 / 17.4 Average of 3 = 19.0 Hq 6.) Flexural Strength, psi (ASTM 880): 1140 / 920 / 1150 / 1140 / 930 Average of 3 = 1060 psi Respectfully submitted, CERTIFIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. Robert W. Ruhf Vice President 754 East Fairview Street * Bethlehem, PA. 18018 * (610) 865 - 2674 * Fax (610) 974 - 9215 |
Analysis and Compression Tests SOUNDNESS TEST Sodium sulphate test for soundness. Upon completion of the fifth operation stones showed no sign of crackling, checking or disintegration. Note- This stone came from the Roaring Run Quarry, Curwensville, Pennsylvania. STONE Roaring Run Stone Quarry, Curwensville, PA. After Drying at 105 C Per Cent Alumina……………………… .16 Iron oxide……………………. .14 Titanium oxide………………. Trace Calcium oxide……………….. .15 Magnesium oxide……………. .13 Alkalies………………………. .06 Loss on ignition……………… .46 Silica (by difference)…………. 98.90 Compression Tests Average of two tests perpendicular to bedding 20,230 pounds per square inch. Absorption Tests Average of three tests, percentage by weight 2.93. Apparent specific gravity (average of two tests) 2.34. Weight per cubic foot(dry) 146 pounds. |
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| When quarried, Bloom Run and Roaring Run sandstone contains ground water. This is commonly known as quarry sap. For best immediate color uniformity, Bloom Run and Roaring Run sandstone should be seasoned a minimum of 3 months prior to setting in the wall. This allows the organic matter in solution to stabilize. The organic matter will oxidize upon exposure to the elements. Due to the seasonal nature of the quarry operations, it is sometimes necessary to use unseasoned stone. This is an approved practice in the industry; any resulting discoloration will disappear, usually within a few months after the stone is set. To mitigate the potential for staining, the use of stone in interior applications should be limited to fully seasoned material. |
CLIENT: Russell Stone Products DATE: 9/26/2007 208 Laurel Run Road Curwensville, PA 16833 Attn: Cynthia Russell REPORT NO: AG - 2 ON SAMPLE OF: Natural building stone samples (12) SAMPLE RECEIVED: August 16, 2007 (Sampled & Saw Cut by Client ) MARKED: Quality Control CERTIFICATE OF TEST AND ANALYSIS EXAMINED WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: Freeze/thaw testing of Natural Building Stone; Sample ID % Loss ( after 25 cycles) Roaring Run # 1 0.18 Roaring Run # 2 0.22 Roaring Run # 3 0.16 Roaring Run # 4 0.10 Roaring Run # 5 0.23 Roaring Run # 6 0.14 Average of 6 = 0.17% Bloom Run # 1 0.19 Bloom Run # 2 0.19 Bloom Run # 3 0.20 Bloom Run # 4 0.17 Bloom Run # 5 0.21 Bloom Run # 6 0.17 Average of 6 = 0.19% Respectfully submitted, CERTIFIED TESTING LABORATORIES, INC. Robert W. Ruhf Vice President 754 East Fairview Street * Bethlehem, PA. 18018 * (610) 865 - 2674 * Fax (610) 974 - 9215 |
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