Russell Stone Products


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

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.
Mark
Dimensions
Inches
Cubic
Inches
Crushing Load Pounds
Crushing Strength Pounds
per Cubic Inch
1
6x6x6
216
212,860
985
2
6x6x6
216
Capacity of machine, 250,000
pounds, failed to break stone
1,158