Piedra Volcanica Canaria

Basalt

Documented as a basalt, this stone has a black grey palette. The recorded appearance includes variable natural bedding/texture. Recorded applications include paving, cladding, kerbs and landscaping.

Stone familyBasalt

Primary colourBlack Grey

Medium / needs supplier validation verification · Reference STN-0000965

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness6

Water absorption0.2-1.5 %

Compressive strength120-300 MPa

Flexural strength10-25 MPa

Density2800-3100 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Sawn, honed, flamed, bush-hammered
Typical uses: Paving, cladding, kerbs, landscaping, urban works
Exterior suitability: Excellent for exterior if tested
Frost resistance: Generally good
Recorded colour palette: Black Grey
Slab variation: V3 Moderate variationModerate variation: veining, colour or pattern can change between slabs.