Pietra Lavica Etnea

Basalt/Lava stone

This material is recorded as a basalt/lava stone in black, dark grey tones. The recorded appearance includes fine grain, occasional vesicles. Recorded applications include flooring, wall cladding, vanity tops and staircases.

Stone familyBasalt/Lava stone

Primary colourBlack

District-level / needs operator verification verification · Reference STN-0000343

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness6

Water absorption0.5-3.0 %

Compressive strength100-250 MPa

Flexural strength10-25 MPa

Density2700-3000 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Honed, flamed, bush hammered, brushed
Typical uses: Flooring, wall cladding, vanity tops, staircases, facade/landscape subject to selection, blocks/slabs, bespoke furniture
Exterior suitability: Excellent exterior
Frost resistance: Good to excellent
Recorded colour palette: Black, Dark Grey
Slab variation: V2 Slight variationSlight variation: subtle changes in tone or texture may occur.