Margra Sandstone

Peacock Multicolor Slate

Peacock Multicolor or Rajah Multicolor slate or Kund Multicolor is a slate that is unique in its coloring to the vibrant colors of Peacock feathers. Peacock Multicolor OR Rajah Multicolor slate is a slate with a purple/grey base color with varying amounts of red, black, orange, or green oxidation on its surface.

The Peacock color is a symbol of integrity and purity and is associated with the Hindu deity Lakshmi representing benevolence, patience, kindness, compassion and good luck. Peacock Multicolor or Rajah Multicolor Slate, Honed tile shows a more sub-dued color palette than natural Rajah tile. It has less color variation and will typically be varying shades dark-grey/purple, some with red clouding; or an army green.

This is a medium-density slate and, while it is not suitable for exterior applications medium to heavy traffic applications however, it excels in any interior application & low traffic exterior applications.

Specification

ClassificationSlate
Quarry DepositLayered
Quarry ExcavationHand Split Layers
Chisel SplittingPossible
Gang Saw SawingNot Possible
Offered InTiles, Slabs, Cut to size pavements, Flags
 
Both Faces NaturalOne Face Natural & One Face Calli-
berated
One Face Calli-
berated & One Face Honed
Standared DimensionsOnly in Higher Thickness
Tailor-Made SpecificationsPossible
Carved ArticlesNot Possible
Recommended ApplicationsInteriors and Exteriors
SuitabilityMedium to Low Traffic
ConsistencyMulticolour
FragilitySound
Delivery2 to 3 weeks
 

Technical Specification for Peacock Multicolor

Technical InformationValueASTM/ INDIAN Standards
Water absorption, % by weight3.01C-97
Density (Bulk specific gravity)2.65C-97
Modulus of rupture, N/ mm2Dry – 27
Wet – 15
C-120
Compressive Strength N/ mm2Dry – 117
Wet – 100
C-170