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BASALT

Variety

 

GRAY BASALT

gray basalt

Origin

Italy/Asia

Petrological family

Magmatic effusive rock - Andesite Basanite

Mineralogical Composition

feldspars: mainly plagioclase, femic minerals: pyroxenes, amphiboles, olivine

Collection

Abitare Pavimenti

Selection

APTITUDES

propertiesGray basalt: squared slabs, cubes, copings and treads, door sills, window sills and processed. Products with special dimensions available upon request. Material available in both natural surface and processed. Origin: Italy/asia. Qualità: Hardness and resistance to wear; chromatic homogeneity of the natural surface; good aging while preserving the original appearance; suitable for harsh climates and strong temperature changes; resistance to strong acids, oils and stains.
Hardness and resistance to wear
Hardness and resistance to wear
4
Chromatic homogeneity of the natural surface
Chromatic homogeneity of the natural surface
6
Good aging while preserving the original appearance
Good aging while preserving the original appearance
5
Suitable for harsh climates and strong temperature changes
Suitable for harsh climates and strong temperature changes
5
Suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, maritime shores
Suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, maritime shores
1
Resistance to strong acids, oils and stains
Resistance to strong acids, oils and stains
6

Score
[ from 1 to 2: Poor] [ from 3 to 5: Good ] [ from 6 to 7: High ]

PHYSICAL/MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

5

DENSITY

DENSITY

reference standard: UNI EN 1936

Apparent density

average value: 2863 Kg/m3

1

RESISTANCE TO IMBIBITION

RESISTANCE TO IMBIBITION

reference standard: UNI EN 13755

Water absorption at atmospheric pressure

average value: 2.10 % var. grams


5

RESISTANCE TO FROST

RESISTANCE TO FROST

reference standard: UNI EN 12371

Compressive strength after freezing cycles

average value: 2.10 mPa

Flexural strength after freezing cycles

average value: 21.90 mPa
Note: The compressive strength increases after freeze and thaw cycles.

3

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

reference standard: UNI EN 1926

Uniaxial compressive strength

average value: 133.00 mPa


3

flexural strength

flexural strength

reference standard: UNI EN 12372

Flexural strength under concentrated load

average value: 20.40 mPa

Scores
[ from 1 to 2: Poor] [ from 3 to 5: Good ] [ from 6 to 7: High ] [7+: Exceptional]

AVAILABLE PRODUCTS

Squared slabs
Squared slabs
20/25/30/40 x end-to-end
sawn or processed surface
sawn sides
Note
Processed surface slabs with constant thickness: 2 - 3 - 4 - 6 cm
Cubes
Cubes
6/8 - 8/11
natural surface
sheared sides
Copings and Treads
Copings and Treads
from 20 to 40 and edges from 3 to 6 cm split or processed
35x100 height 15
Door sills, Window sills and processed
Door sills, Window sills and processed
customized dimensions
recommended surface processing: BUSH-HAMMERING / SANDBLASTING / DISC
Products with special dimensions available upon request
Material available in both natural surface and processed
Discover all surface processing. Go to the Gaverini website
Dimensions in cm.

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