Algonquin Limestone
Algonquin Limestone is a medium density limestone that can be used for both interior and exterior applications. Featuring an earthy brown tone and moderate vein patterning, Algonquin Limestone is well suited to virtually any project. Algonquin Limestone is also available in large format pieces.
Algonquin Limestone is only quarried near Wiarton, Ontario. Exterior applications will acquire a patina and lighten in colour tone.
Limestone being a natural product will always vary in both colour and texture.
Colour tone: Warm Brown
Applications: Interior/Exterior
Quarry: Wiarton South
Max Size:
Length: 96”
Width: 48” for Fleuri-cut, 12” for Vein-cut
Full Bed Ledgerock (Available in Limited Quantities)
Thin-Veneer (Available in Limited Quantities)
Custom Full Bed Veneer
Sills
Custom Coping
Custom Steps
Tile
Custom Pavers
Custom Countertops
Custom Classic (Available in Limited Quantities)
Algonquin Limestone meets the requirements of Class 2 Medium density limestone. The results for Absorption, Modulus of Rupture and Compression meet the requirements for Class 3 high density limestone by a significant amount. The results for Density are just slightly below the required 160 lbs/ft.3 for Class 3 high density limestone. It is well above the 135 lbs/cu.ft. for Class 2 medium density limestone.
Given the excellent strength test results, we would have no
hesitation in recommending this stone as an equivalent to Class 3 high density limestone.
Density: 156.7 lbs./cu.ft.
Absorption: 2.27%
Abrasion Resistance: Not Tested
Modulus of Rupture (parallel dry): 1871 psi
Modulus of Rupture (parallel wet): 1581 psi
Modulus of Rupture (perpendicular dry): 2336 psi
Modulus of Rupture (perpendicular wet): 1506 psi
Compressive Strength (parallel dry): 23753 psi
Compressive Strength (parallel wet): 22032 psi
Compressive Strength (perpendicular dry): 24264 psi
Compressive Strength (perpendicular wet): 20868 psi
Algonquin Limestone Finishes
Algonquin Limestone - Fleuri Cut
Algonquin Limestone
Fleuri Cut with Honed Finish
Algonquin Limestone
Fleuri Cut with Polished Finish
Algonquin Limestone
Fleuri Cut with Smooth Sanded Finish
Algonquin Limestone
Fleuri Cut with Sandblasted Finish
Algonquin Limestone - Vein Cut
Algonquin Limestone
Vein Cut with Honed Finish
Algonquin Limestone
Vein Cut with Polished Finish
Algonquin Limestone
Vein Cut with Smooth Sanded Finish
Algonquin Limestone
Vein Cut with Sandblasted Finish
Algonquin Limestone
Vein Cut with Bushhammerd Finish