Mount White sandstone – polished sample photo 1

Mount White sandstone polished sample – Marmi di Carrara – white (1) — Mount White sandstone – polished sample photo 1. Photo © Marmi di Carrara srl.

About this photo

This photograph shows a polished sample in Mount White, a sandstone from Australia. The dominant tones measured on the image are white (100%). Mount White belongs to the sandstone family; typical uses are façades, paving, garden and landscape works.

Dominant tones

white 100%

Tones are measured automatically on the photograph; light and screen settings change how a stone looks. Ask for current photos of the lot before deciding.

About Mount White

Mount White is a white sandstone from Australia. Petrographically it is classified as sandstone. Texture: fine. Marmi di Carrara supplies it as blocks, slabs of 2 and 3 cm, tiles and cut-to-size elements, in the finishes typical of this family: natural cleft, honed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. Recommended applications: suitable for interior and exterior applications. Blocks reach about 300 × 200 cm.

Technical sheet

Indicative price	from € 75/m² · polished 2 cm slabs, ex works Carrara, VAT excluded
Material	Mount White
Stone family	Sandstone
Origin	Australia
Base colour	White
Formats available	Blocks, slabs 2 cm and 3 cm, tiles, cut-to-size
Typical finishes	Natural cleft, honed, sandblasted, bush-hammered
Typical uses	Façades, paving, garden and landscape works
Bulk density (EN 1936)	2,000–2,600 kg/m³
Water absorption (EN 13755)	1–8 %
Compressive strength (EN 1926)	30–150 MPa
Flexural strength (EN 12372)	3–15 MPa
Mohs hardness	6–7
Weight of a 2 cm slab	about 46 kg/m²
Photo shows	Polished sample
Image size	1200 × 900 px

Density, absorption and strength are indicative ranges for the stone family, not test results of this block. Certified values for a specific lot are provided with the offer.

Catalogue data

Trade classification	Other
Petrographic classification	Sandstone
Texture and grain	fine
Recommended applications	Suitable for interior and exterior applications
Maximum block size	300 × 200 cm
Notes	The layers in this quarry are clearly defined, the main colour can change from white to yellow, brown or pink.

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Where to use Mount White

Interior floors	Good
Wall cladding	Good
Kitchen worktops	Not recommended
Bathrooms and wet areas	With care
Exterior paving and façades	Excellent
Frost exposure	Good
Back-lighting	Not suitable

General guidance for the sandstone family. The right thickness, finish and treatment for Mount White are confirmed on your project.

Weights

Thickness (mm)	about 23 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 46 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 69 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 92 kg/m²
Thickness (mm)	about 115 kg/m²
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 2 cm	about 248 kg
Slab 300 × 180 cm, 3 cm	about 373 kg
20-foot container (about 27 t)	about 590 m² of 2 cm slabs

Weights are calculated from the typical density of the stone family; the packing list of each shipment states the real weight.

Questions and answers

What is Mount White used for?

Mount White is a sandstone from Australia. Typical uses are façades, paving, garden and landscape works.

Which finishes are available for Mount White?

The usual finishes for this stone family are natural cleft, honed, sandblasted, bush-hammered. The finish is chosen according to the use and confirmed with the offer.

How much does Mount White weigh?

About 46 kg per square metre at 2 cm and 69 kg at 3 cm, calculated from the typical density of the family.

How do I look after Mount White?

Water and a neutral detergent; sealing is recommended on light colours and textured finishes.

Can I buy the slab shown in this photo?

Natural stone changes from block to block. Send us this photo with the form: we check the lots available now in our warehouse and reply with current photos, sizes and price.