Property | Typical Value |
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Density | 2,740 kg/m³ |
~3,000 kg/m³ average | |
Water Absorption | 1.7–1.85 % |
< 0.5 % | |
Compressive Strength | 237 MPa |
221 MPa | |
Flexural Strength | 35.8 MPa |
30.6 MPa | |
Porosity | 0.69 % |
Abrasion Loss | < 5 % |
Mohs Hardness | 6–7 |
Thermal Expansion | 5.4×10⁻⁶ /°C |
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Basalt, especially from Vietnam, is strong, dense, and weather-resistant, ideal for both interior and exterior applications in harsh climates
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Available in multiple finishes: polished, flamed, honed, bush-hammered, etc.