Halayeb (Bianco) Granite:
What is Halayeb made from?
Granite is the typical type of plutonic rocks, it consists of feldspar, quartz, a few dark—coloured mineral, sand, mica. The main chemical propositions of the granite are SiO2 (65% ~ 70%), a little of Al2O3, Cao, MgO and Fe2O3, thus the granite is acid rock.
What is its uses?
Many people are familiar with granite because it is the most common igneous rock found on Earth’s surface and is used to make many objects that they encounter in their day-to-day life. It is used to make countertops, floor tiles, paving stone, curbing, stair treads, building veneer, and cemetery monuments.
Where is granite found?
Granite can make up much of this foundation of the continents. In mountain ranges like the Sierra Nevada, Appalachians, and Rocky Mountains, granite is found in huge masses of rock called batholiths which form the roots of the mountains. Half Dome and Pike’s Peak are mountains sculpted from granite.
How strong is granite?
According to Moh’s Scale of Mineral Hardness, granite is typically a 6-8 on the scale (1 is the softest and 10 is the hardest)
What is the weakness of granite?
One of the biggest problems with granite stones is its high price and high cost of installation, which is very high compared to other products.
The speed of implementing granite is low due to behind the stone mortaring operation and time-consuming mortar adhesion and takes a long time.
What are the properties of Halayeb?
• Bianco Halayeb granite is a kind of white granite quarried in Egypt.
• It is also called Halayeb white
• Easy to install and clean
• Low maintenance
• Durable
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Halayeb (Bianco) Granite:
Standard Specifications
Material name: Halayeb
Country of origin: Egypt.
Material availability: Blocks, slabs, tiles.
Dimensions of the slabs: 265-300cm x 160-195cm.
Thickness of the slabs (Availability): 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 mm (up to 200mm by order).
Dimensions of the tiles (Availability): Any dimensions.
Thickness of the tiles: 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40 mm (up to 200mm by order).
Surface finishes: Polished, unpolished, Honed, Flamed & Saw Cut
Usage.
Exteriors, interiors wall cladding granite counter tops, mosaic, fountains, pool cooping, wall, stairs sinks & floor
What is the strongest stone?
The hardest mineral on the Mohs scale is diamond, which ranks at a 10. On the other hand, the softest is talc, which ranks at a 1. Falling closely behind diamonds on the Mohs scale are corundum (9), titanium (9) and topaz
Can granite melt?
If a rock is heated to a high enough temperature it can melt. In our lab we can heat granite to above 1000°C or 2000°F until almost all the crystals melt and dissolve together becoming a liquid.
Does water stain granite?
• If your water has a high mineral content, it can leave a hard water stain on your granite, especially around a leaky faucet.
• This creates a white, filmy residue on your countertop that can seem impossible to remove but there is a way to do it.
Does coffee stain granite?
• Coffee, whether from spills or cup rings, can leave stains on granite counter tops. When possible, wipe up stains as soon as they occur to prevent staining.
• Stains that are not wiped up immediately require additional attention.
Will fire crack granite?
Granite does not crack under high temperatures.
The melting point for dry granite is 1215 to 1260 degrees Celsius (2219 to 2300 degrees Fahrenheit).
Fire, at orange to yellow range (which you are most likely to get in a fire pit), is about 1100 degrees Celsius (2012 degrees Fahrenheit).
Standard Specifications & Technical Data: –
• Compressive Strength: (psi )26100
• Flexural Strength: (psi )2300
• Abrasion Resistance Hardness: (Ha )48.6
• Density: (Kg/m3 )2.659
• Water Absorption: 0.28%
• modulus of Rupture: (psi ) 2500