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Gneiss

Pietra Di Luserna Gneiss

Gneiss

A mixed gneiss with a documented natural-stone character. The recorded appearance includes needs visual verification / commercial listing only. Recorded applications include blocks, slabs, flooring and wall cladding.

Stone familyGneiss
Primary colourMixed

Public StoneContact listing / needs direct verification verification · Reference STN-0000463

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Specification snapshot

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

Mohs hardness6-7
Water absorption0.1-0.8 %
Compressive strength100-220 MPa
Flexural strength10-25 MPa
Density2600-2850 kg/m³
PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes
Polished, honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush hammered where suitable
Typical uses
Blocks, slabs, flooring, wall cladding, stairs, facades/paving where technically suitable
Exterior suitability
Good exterior/paving
Frost resistance
Good
Recorded colour palette
Mixed