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Basalt

Gujarat Basalt

Basalt

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

Stone familyBasalt
Primary colourBlack

Medium-Low verification · Reference STN-0001471

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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 absorption0.1-5.0 %
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, tiles, cladding, flooring
Exterior suitability
Test by project
Frost resistance
Variable
Recorded colour palette
Black, Grey
Slab variation