Basalt / Volcanic Stone Cantera Stone
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Basalt / Volcanic Stone
Cantera Stone
Basalt
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 slabs, blocks, tiles and cladding.
Stone familyBasalt / Volcanic Stone
Primary colourMixed Commercial Colours
Medium-Low verification · Reference STN-0003895
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Specification snapshot
Indicative catalogue data. Verify the exact stone, finish, thickness and current test certificates before specification.
Mohs hardness3-7
Water absorption0.10-5.00 %
Compressive strength40-250 MPa
Flexural strength5-30 MPa
Density2300-3000 kg/m³
PorosityNot reported
Material profile
Character & application
- Common finishes
- Polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted
- Typical uses
- Slabs, blocks, tiles, cladding, flooring
- Exterior suitability
- Test by project
- Frost resistance
- Variable
- Recorded colour palette
- Mixed Commercial Colours
- Slab variation
- V3 Moderate variationModerate variation: veining, colour or pattern can change between slabs.