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Basalt

Diyarbakir Basalt

Basalt

This material is recorded as a basalt in black, dark grey tones. The recorded appearance includes fine volcanic texture. Recorded applications include paving, cladding and landscaping.

Stone familyBasalt
Primary colourBlack

Seed / needs supplier validation verification · Reference STN-0000007

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness6
Water absorption0.2-1.5 %
Compressive strength120-250 MPa
Flexural strength10-25 MPa
Density2800-3000 kg/m³
PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes
Honed, flamed, bush hammered
Typical uses
Paving, cladding, landscaping
Exterior suitability
Good exterior
Frost resistance
Good
Recorded colour palette
Black, Dark Grey
Slab variation