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Basalt

Kayseri Basalt

Basalt

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

Stone familyBasalt
Primary colourBlack

Medium verification · Reference STN-0000070

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Specification snapshot

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

Mohs hardness6
Water absorption0.2-1.5 %
Compressive strength100-300 MPa
Flexural strength8-20 MPa
Density2800-3100 kg/m³
PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes
Polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, tumbled
Typical uses
Paving, kerbs, cladding, exterior hardscape
Exterior suitability
Exterior paving, cladding
Frost resistance
Good
Recorded colour palette
Black, Dark Grey
Slab variation