Quartzite is a unique stone due to its properties. It possesses high strength and wears resistance. Even granite does not have such unique characteristics.
physical-mechanical characteristics
of quartzite from Ovruch field
chemical compound
of quartzite's from Ovruch field
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The St. Sophia Cathedral
Quartzite is magnificent decorative material, that is why it was used in decoration of the most superb building in Saint-Petersburg: steps toward the altar and the lower part of iconostasis of the Isaac Cathedral are cut out of dark red quartzite. The top of the pedestal of Nikolai the First monument is made of quartzite
Frieze of the front of Engineer's castle is made of quartzite too. Mosaic floor components of The Kazan Cathedral, made of crimson quartzite, nowadays are the most embossed mosaic components. It is not of coincidence that architect Visconti - author of the Napoleon's tomb - has chosen this stone as a one deserving the great emperor. Quartzite was used during the construction of Lenin Mausoleum. The top portico is made of it. The Unknown Soldier Tomb in Moscow is faced with it. Quartzite was used in construction of the St. Sophia Cathedral (11th century) in Kiev.
