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Slate

Spanish Roofing Slate

Tectonic slate

Documented as a slate, this stone has a dark grey, black palette. The recorded appearance includes layered, natural cleavage. Recorded applications include roofing slate, cladding, paving and facade panels.

Stone familySlate
Primary colourDark Grey

High verification · Reference STN-0000838

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Specification snapshot

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

Mohs hardness3-4
Water absorption0.2-0.6 %
Compressive strength80-160 MPa
Flexural strength30-60 MPa
Density2700-2900 kg/m³
PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes
Natural split, sawn, honed
Typical uses
Roofing slate, cladding, paving, facade panels
Exterior suitability
Excellent roofing/cladding suitability
Frost resistance
Good
Recorded colour palette
Dark Grey, Black