Sierra white granite

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Description

Minnesota History Center

Oyster Point

A fine-grain white Granite with gray and black grains quarried near Raymond, California.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Sierra Nevada white granite

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Average Bulk Density (pcf) 166.7
• Average Absorption(%) 0.31
• Average Compressive Strength (psi) 25,400
• Average Modulus of Rupture (psi) 1,955

Resources and Citations

• Website: http://www.coldspringgranite.com/granitecolors/SierraWhite.html (accessed Jan 2005)

• Website: http://www.findstone.com/daniel3.htm (accessed Jan 2005)