Vegas Stone meta-quartzite
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Material analysis
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Traditional uses
- Can be used for exterior cladding and pavers and interior floors, walls and counter tops.
Emerging uses / trends
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Finish and aesthetic qualities
- Natural rare meta-quartzite
- Available in rainbow,rainbow gold, blush, and burgundy
- Natural striations gives the stone a wood-like appearance in some applications
Surface forms / shapes
- Available in tile and slab
Cost analysis
- Cost starts at $14 per square ft
Material properties
Primary structural use
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Material performance
- Appropriate for heavy traffic commercial zones.
Dimensional and opening restriction
- Slab sizes vary depending on availability. Can view the current stock on Stone Source's website: http://www.stonesource.com/stone_slabs
Acoustic property
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Manufacturing process and assembly
- Zero production waste
Environment and Life Safety
Environmental impact
- Vegas Stone is the first natural stone to earn the Silver Cradle to Cradle Certification which means "the product has been designed for material re utilization, considers the use of sun-derived energy, water and strategies for social responsibility"*.
Flammability rating
- Not known.
Coefficient of friction
- 0.9 both wet and dry.
References
Notes
Student contributions
- Kerrien O'Brien, Spring 2010
- Tera Stoneman, Spring 2010
See also
Similar materials
- Sandstone
Building references
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External links
Additional resources
Leading manufacturers
- Stone Source
