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Basalt

Bingol Basalt

basalt

Documented as a basalt, this stone has a black, dark grey palette. The recorded appearance includes fine grain. Recorded applications include slabs, tiles, cladding and flooring.

Stone familyBasalt
Primary colourBlack

Medium verification · Reference STN-0000141

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Specification snapshot

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

Mohs hardness6
Water absorption0.1-1.5 %
Compressive strength120-300 MPa
Flexural strength10-25 MPa
Density2800-3100 kg/m³
PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes
Flamed, honed, brushed, bush hammered, split face
Typical uses
Slabs, tiles, cladding, flooring, bathrooms, hospitality interiors, facade/paving where tested
Exterior suitability
Excellent
Frost resistance
Generally good
Recorded colour palette
Black, Dark Grey
Slab variation