Nevsehir Tuff / Cappadocia Stone

Volcanic tuff

This material is recorded as a tuff in beige, pink, cream tones. The recorded appearance includes porous volcanic texture. Recorded applications include walling, landscape, restoration and decorative blocks.

Stone familyTuff

Primary colourBeige

Medium verification · Reference STN-0000091

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness3-5

Water absorption5.0-20.0 %

Compressive strength10-60 MPa

Flexural strength2-8 MPa

Density1400-2200 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Saw-cut, split-face, bush-hammered
Typical uses: Walling, landscape, restoration, decorative blocks
Exterior suitability: Landscape, walling, restoration
Frost resistance: Variable
Recorded colour palette: Beige, Pink, Cream
Slab variation: V3 Moderate variationModerate variation: veining, colour or pattern can change between slabs.