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Basalt / Volcanic Stone

Arequipa Sillar Belt Volcanic Stone

Basalt / Volcanic Stone

Documented as a basalt / volcanic stone, this stone has a mixed commercial colours palette. Appearance can vary by bench and block selection. Recorded applications include cladding, carving, facades and paving.

Stone familyBasalt / Volcanic Stone
Primary colourMixed Commercial Colours

Low-Medium verification · Reference STN-0004980

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Specification snapshot

Indicative catalogue data. Verify the exact stone, finish, thickness and current test certificates before specification.

Mohs hardness4-6
Water absorption1.00-8.00 %
Compressive strength30-150 MPa
Flexural strength4-18 MPa
Density1900-2800 kg/m³
PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes
Sawn, honed, brushed, sandblasted, chiseled
Typical uses
Cladding, carving, facades, paving, landscape, heritage
Exterior suitability
Good if selected/tested
Frost resistance
Variable
Recorded colour palette
Mixed Commercial Colours
Slab variation