Black Quartzite

Quartzite

Documented as a quartzite, this stone has a black, grey palette. The recorded appearance includes layered cleft. Recorded applications include premium slabs, countertops, flooring and cladding.

Stone familyQuartzite

Primary colourBlack

Medium verification · Reference STN-0001465

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness7

Water absorption0.05-0.40 %

Compressive strength120-280 MPa

Flexural strength12-35 MPa

Density2600-2750 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Polished, honed, leathered, brushed, natural cleft
Typical uses: Premium slabs, countertops, flooring, cladding, bathrooms, facades
Exterior suitability: High
Frost resistance: Good
Recorded colour palette: Black, Grey