Dakota Mahogany granite
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Description
A warm gray Granite with black, brown, blue, and red spots. Dakota Mahogany granite has been quarried in Millbank, South Dakota since about 1925. The durable stone takes a high polish. It is used for grave monuments as well as interior and exterior surfaces.
Other Properties
Moisture absorption by weight: 0.26-0.30%
Compressive strength 1630-1670 Kg/cm2
Additional Information
Dakota Granite Company Website
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Website address 1 Comment: http://www.stonevue.com/images/Dakota%20Mahogany.htm#DAMA : moisture absorption (0.26-0.3%) and compressive strength
- Website address 2 Comment: http://dakgran.com/web/company.asp: quarried in Millbank, South Dakota, company incorporated in 1925
- Website address 3 Comment: World's most popular granites at www.findstone.com/daniel3.htm ; gives water absorption as 0.15-0.3% by weight