Glass mosaic tile and mortar fragment

Material categories:

Glass

Cement based

Identification number:

22-7138-204-a

Sample produced by:

TSIM Jessica Yuenting

Sample date:

30 Jan 2022 (Extracted)

Sample condition:

Intact

Classification-driven material

The fragment was sourced from a damaged planter curb in Whampoa, Kowloon, HK. Likely the result of physical damage and gradual mechanical weathering, the displaced chunks harbored space for soil to collect and plants to grow, such that the mortar backside carries considerable soil residue. The 2cm square glass tiles, also found in ceramic varieties, are ubiquitous across Hong Kong's urban surfaces and are thought to be a mold-proof alternative to plain concrete or painted facings.

Location of Sample Extraction:

Whampoa Garden, Tak On Street, Whampoa Garden, Hong Kong

22.302041782198984, 114.19109665657022

Depth of sample extraction:

On/Above Ground

Slope at extraction point:

< 35°

Land Use:

Residential/ commercial/ government/ institutional/ community lot

Natural or imported material:

Imported

State:

Object/Composite

Production Attribute

Distance from source location: 101 - 500km

Production Energy: High

Water Footprint for Production: Medium

Collatoral Pollution:Medium

CO₂ Footprint: Medium

Ecological Attributes

Recycling Percentage: Below 50%

Recycling potential: Low

Expected Lifespan: More than 50 years

Degradation: More than 50 years

Properties

Coarse

Textured

Form

Tiling (Tile)

Sensory Attributes

Touch: Firm

Tactile Warmth: Cool

Flexibility: Stiff

Resilience: Brittle

Odour: Moderate

Glossiness: Matte

Transparency: Opaque