bluestone
Connecticut Bluestone
Connecticut Bluestone, also known as Hudson Valley NY Bluestone, is a natural sedimentary sandstone indigenous to the Northeastern United States. It formed from compressed layers of sand from ancient river or ocean beds. Its color range includes shades of blue, gray, green, rust, burgundy, brown, gunmetal, and lilac, with natural cleft varieties showcasing a full spectrum of these hues.
- Quarry
- Primarily quarried in New York (Hudson River Valley, including Albany, Greene, Ulster, and Delaware counties) and Pennsylvania, with some quarries also located in Connecticut.
- Mohs hardness
- 6–7
- Water absorption
- 2.68%
- ASTM spec
- ASTM C616-08 Standard Specification for Quartz-Based Dimension Stone
- Installed price
- $15–$40/sq ft installed
- Slab price
- $3–$14/sq ft slab
- Finishes
- Natural cleft, Thermal, Tumbled, Honed, Polished, Rockfaced
- Applications
- Patios, Walkways, Steps, Treads, Caps, Coping, Wallstone, Veneer, Countertops, Interior Tile, Fire Pits, Water Features
- USA distributors
- Connecticut Stone; Orijin Stone; Stone Curators; Bluestone Direct; Janssen Nursery; Pacama Bluestone; Burns Materials; Cromwell Concrete; Cedar Mountain Stone and Mulch; Dutchess County Mason Supply; Pleasant Valley Stone
- Maintenance
- Bluestone is very porous, so sealing is highly recommended to prevent staining, especially in areas with food and drink. Sealant needs periodic reapplication.