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SERPENTINE

Variety

 

SCHIST SERPENTINE

schist serpentine

Origin

Italy

Petrological family

Metamorphic rock - Chlorite-schist Serpentine

Mineralogical Composition

antigorite (67%), olivine (15%), diospite (6%), chlorite (4%), magnetite (8%)

APTITUDES

propertiesSchist serpentine: squared slabs, irregular slabs, cubes, curbstones and paving blocks. Material available exclusively with natural surface. Origin: Italy. 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; suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, maritime shores; resistance to strong acids, oils and stains.
Hardness and resistance to wear
Hardness and resistance to wear
5
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
7
Suitable for harsh climates and strong temperature changes
Suitable for harsh climates and strong temperature changes
7
Suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, maritime shores
Suitable for use in swimming pools, spas, maritime shores
6
Resistance to strong acids, oils and stains
Resistance to strong acids, oils and stains
7

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

PHYSICAL/MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

4

DENSITY

DENSITY

reference standard: UNI EN 1936

Apparent density

average value: 2795 Kg/m3

7

RESISTANCE TO IMBIBITION

RESISTANCE TO IMBIBITION

reference standard: UNI EN 13755

Water absorption at atmospheric pressure

average value: 0.07 % var. grams


7

RESISTANCE TO FROST

RESISTANCE TO FROST

reference standard: UNI EN 12371

Compressive strength after freezing cycles

average value: 0.07 mPa

Flexural strength after freezing cycles

average value: 68.10 mPa
Note: The compressive strength increases after freeze and thaw cycles.

7

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

reference standard: UNI EN 1926

Uniaxial compressive strength

average value: 205.00 mPa


7+

flexural strength

flexural strength

reference standard: UNI EN 12372

Flexural strength under concentrated load

average value: 79.30 mPa
Note: Exceptional flexural strength.

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

AVAILABLE PRODUCTS

Squared slabs
Squared slabs
15/20/25/30
natural surface
sawn sides
Note
Slabs with natural surface with nornal thickness: from 2,5 to 4 cm / thin: from 1,5 to 2,5 cm
Irregular slabs
Irregular slabs
normal (average diagonal 30 cm)
natural surface
both split and sawn sides
Note
Slabs with natural surface with nornal thickness: from 2,5 to 4 cm / thin: from 1,5 to 2,5 cm
Cubes
Cubes
10/10
natural surface
sawn sides
Curbstones and Paving blocks
Curbstones and Paving blocks
head 10-12-15 height 20 or 25
sawn or processed head and sides
Material available exclusively with natural surface
Dimensions in cm.

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