Sierra white granite

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Description

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

Synonyms and Related Terms

Sierra Nevada white granite

Other Properties

Average Bulk Density (pcf) 166.7; Average Absorption(%) 0.31

Average Compressive Strength (psi) 25,400: Average Modulus of Rupture (psi) 1,955

Additional Images

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  Minnesota History Center

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  Oyster Point

Sources Checked for Data in Record

• Website address 1 Comment: http://www.coldspringgranite.com/granitecolors/SierraWhite.html (accessed Jan 2005)

• Website address 2 Comment: http://www.findstone.com/daniel3.htm (accessed Jan 2005)