Visakhapatnam Slate

Slate

This material is recorded as a slate in mixed commercial colours tones. Appearance can vary by bench and block selection. Recorded applications include roofing, flooring, wall cladding and landscaping.

Stone familySlate

Primary colourMixed Commercial Colours

Medium-Low verification · Reference STN-0001713

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Specification snapshot

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Mohs hardness3-4

Water absorption0.1-1.0 %

Compressive strength80-200 MPa

Flexural strength20-50 MPa

Density2600-2850 kg/m³

PorosityNot reported

Material profile

Character & application

Common finishes: Natural cleft, brushed, honed, calibrated
Typical uses: Roofing, flooring, wall cladding, landscaping, trays, craft
Exterior suitability: High for roofing/flooring if tested
Frost resistance: Good if selected
Recorded colour palette: Mixed Commercial Colours
Slab variation: V3 Moderate variationModerate variation: veining, colour or pattern can change between slabs.