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Sandstone

Jaisalmer Yellow Sandstone

Sandstone

This material is recorded as a sandstone in yellow, golden tones. The recorded appearance includes fine bedding. Recorded applications include paving, cladding, landscaping and walling.

Stone familySandstone
Primary colourYellow

Medium-High verification · Reference STN-0001431

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Specification snapshot

Indicative catalogue data. Verify the exact stone, finish, thickness and current test certificates before specification.

Mohs hardness6-7
Water absorption1.0-6.0 %
Compressive strength35-120 MPa
Flexural strength6-18 MPa
Density2200-2600 kg/m³
PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes
Natural cleft, honed, sawn, sandblasted, bush hammered, tumbled
Typical uses
Paving, cladding, landscaping, walling, flooring, heritage restoration
Exterior suitability
Good for paving/cladding when selected
Frost resistance
Variable; dense beds preferred
Recorded colour palette
Yellow, Golden
Slab variation